Play therapy may calm young heart patients before surgery
NCT ID NCT07643168
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether structured play activities, done with a parent, can reduce anxiety in children with congenital heart disease before their surgery. About 204 children aged 0-12 will be randomly assigned to either receive therapeutic play plus standard care, or standard care alone. Researchers will measure anxiety using questionnaires, vital signs, and stress hormone levels.
What this could mean
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Active substance
therapeutic play (structured, age-appropriate play activities involving parent-child interaction)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a simple, drug-free way to ease anxiety in children with heart disease before surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial in one country, so results may not apply everywhere. The play intervention may not reduce anxiety more than standard care.
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