A soothing touch or a lullaby: could simple comforts ease a Child's surgery ordeal?
NCT ID NCT07728266
First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether 15 minutes of therapeutic touch or listening to music before and after circumcision can reduce anxiety, pain, and nausea in children aged 7 to 12. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups: therapeutic touch, music, or standard care. The goal is to see if these gentle, non-drug methods offer real comfort during a stressful procedure.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- therapeutic touch and music therapy
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these drug-free approaches could offer simple, low-cost ways to help children feel calmer and more comfortable during circumcision.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, and results may not apply to all children or settings. The effects may be modest compared to standard care.
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