Sand play soothes kids before surgery: study finds playtime cuts anxiety and pain
NCT ID NCT07433296
First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study looked at whether letting children play with sand before a tonsillectomy helps lower their anxiety and pain. Sixty-eight kids aged 7 to 10 took part, with half doing sand play and half getting usual care. Researchers measured anxiety before surgery and pain afterward, finding that sand play may be a simple, non-drug way to help children feel better.
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Samsun Training and Research Hospital
Samsun, Samsun, 55090, Turkey (Türkiye)
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