Screen time during circumcision may ease Kids' pain and fear
NCT ID NCT06793722
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether letting children watch videos or play games during circumcision with local anesthesia can lower their pain and anxiety. Fifty children having circumcision for medical or religious reasons will participate. Their anxiety and pain levels will be measured before, during, and after the procedure. The goal is to find a simple, non-drug way to improve the experience for children.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Technological device (video/game distraction during procedure)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to make circumcision less stressful for children.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 participants. Results may not apply to all children or settings. The effect may be modest.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Adıyaman University
RECRUITINGAdıyaman, 02400, Turkey (Türkiye)
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