Cartoon cure? video before tonsil surgery may ease Kids' fears and pain
NCT ID NCT07568197
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether showing children a short educational video before tonsil surgery can lower their fear, anxiety, and pain. Sixty children aged 4 to 10 will watch the video and then have their feelings and pain measured using standard scales. The goal is to find a simple, non-drug way to improve the surgical experience for kids.
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Active substance
Video-assisted preoperative education
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give hospitals a simple, low-cost way to help children feel calmer and have less pain before and after tonsil surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 children, so results may not apply to all kids. The video might not reduce fear or pain more than standard care.
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VKV Amerikan Hastanesi
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)