Colorful mat may get kids walking sooner after surgery
NCT ID NCT07404163
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether placing a colorful, washable walkway mat in front of children's beds can reduce pain and fear and help them start moving sooner after abdominal surgery. About 74 children aged 4–10 will be involved. The mat is designed to distract and encourage kids to walk as part of their recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
colorful walkway mat
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give hospitals a simple, low-cost tool to help children move sooner after surgery with less pain and fear.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 74 children, so results may not apply to all kids or surgeries. The mat is just a distraction—it won't replace medical pain relief.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for SURGERY are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Tarsus University
Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye)