Web program eases Kids' surgery fears and pain

NCT ID NCT03730259

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a personalized internet-based program (WebTIPS) to help children ages 1-12 feel less anxious before surgery and recover more smoothly. Over 1,200 parent-child pairs took part, with some using the tailored program and others receiving standard online information. The goal was to see if the tailored approach could reduce anxiety, pain, and behavior changes after surgery.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Pain Patient Satisfaction

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHOC Children's Hospital

    Orange, California, 92868, United States

  • Seattle Children's Hospital

    Seattle, Washington, 98115-7869, United States