Cartoon cure? video before tonsil surgery may ease Kids' fears and pain

NCT ID NCT07568197

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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.

What this could mean

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

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

POSTOPERATIVE PAIN PREOPERATIVE ANXIETY TONSIL SURGERY

Contacts and locations

Locations

VKV Amerikan Hastanesi

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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