Ride to the OR: could a Battery-Powered car ease Pre-Surgery jitters in preschoolers?

NCT ID NCT07736664

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Ege University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This trial tests whether the way a preschool child is transported to the operating room affects their anxiety and fear before surgery. Children aged 3 to 6 scheduled for day surgery will be randomly assigned to walk with a parent, be wheeled on a stretcher, or ride a battery-powered toy car. Researchers will measure anxiety and fear levels to see if a child-friendly approach can improve the experience without medication.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: three different transport methods to the operating room: walking with a parent, stretcher, or battery-powered ride-on car
What this could lead to: If one method proves better, hospitals may adopt a simple, non-drug way to reduce fear in young children before surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center trial with 66 children, so results may not apply to all hospitals or age groups. The ride-on car may distract some children but not others.

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DAY SURGERY PEDIATRIC SURGERY PREOPERATIVE ANXIETY PREOPERATIVE FEAR

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