Simple storytime before surgery may ease anxiety for kids with autism

NCT ID NCT07356895

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Education and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a simple, non-drug method called Social Stories can help children with autism feel less anxious and cooperate better when getting anesthesia for surgery. Forty children aged 3 to 18 will either read a special story at home for 1-2 weeks before surgery or receive standard preparation. Researchers will measure how calm the child is and how well they accept the anesthesia mask or IV.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Social Stories behavioral intervention
What this could lead to: If it works, this could give families a simple, drug-free way to help children with autism have less anxiety and better cooperation during surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The intervention depends on caregiver consistency, and the effect may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism spectrum disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER SOCIAL STORIES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ankara Etlik City Hospital
RECRUITING

Ankara, 06000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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