Finger puppets, VR, and phone games tested to calm kids before surgery

NCT ID NCT07353697

First seen Jan 21, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study looks at whether fun activities like finger puppets, virtual reality glasses, or smartphone games can lower anxiety and pain in children aged 6 to 12 before and after surgery. About 76 kids will be randomly assigned to one of these play methods or standard care. The goal is to see if these simple, low-cost distractions improve the surgical experience for children.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bilecik Training and Research Hospital

    Bilecik, Bilecik, 11000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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