Finger puppets and VR games calm kids before surgery, study finds
NCT ID NCT07353697
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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 having planned surgery will be randomly assigned to one of these play methods. Researchers will measure their anxiety, fear, and pain at several points to see which approach works best.
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Bilecik Training and Research Hospital
Bilecik, Bilecik, 11000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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