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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Bilecik Training and Research Hospital
Bilecik, Bilecik, 11000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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