Fidget toys tested as anxiety relief for kids facing surgery
NCT ID NCT07270029
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study is testing whether giving children a sensory toy (like a spinner or putty) before surgery can reduce their anxiety. About 500 children aged 5 to 15 will be randomly assigned to receive a toy or standard care. Their anxiety levels will be measured at key points before and during surgery to see if the toys make a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- sensory toy (fidget toy)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could give hospitals a simple, drug-free way to help children feel calmer before surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial with no blinding, so results may be influenced by placebo effects. The research behind sensory toys is still inconclusive.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital das Clinicas
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGSão Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Perth Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGPerth, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
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