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Cartoons and reflexology tested to calm kids before surgery

NCT ID NCT07151131

Symptom relief Sponsor: Sakarya University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether letting children watch cartoons or giving them a gentle foot massage before surgery can reduce their nausea, pain, and anxiety. About 105 children aged 4 to 6 will be assigned to one of three groups: watching a cartoon, receiving reflexology, or standard care. Researchers will measure their anxiety, pain, and nausea at several points before and after surgery.

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Active substance
Watching cartoons and foot reflexology
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer simple, drug-free ways to help young children feel calmer and more comfortable before surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 105 children, so results may not apply to all kids. The effects may be small or no better than standard care.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 105 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2025

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Expected to finish

Dec 2025

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

4 to 6 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria Participants were included in the study if they met all of the following conditions: The child was hospitalized in the pediatric surgical clinic for a planned (elective) surgery, The child was aged between 4 and 6 years, The child was scheduled to receive general anesthesia, Neither the child nor the primary caregiver had any visual, hearing, or cognitive impairments, The child had no anatomical abnormalities or tissue integrity issues in the feet, Verbal assent was obtained from the child, Both parents provided written and verbal informed consent for participation, Both the child and parents were willing and voluntarily agreed to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria Participants were excluded from the study if any of the following conditions occurred: Postoperative bleeding tendency developed in the child, The child required postoperative intensive care, A high-risk complication developed after surgery, The child failed to initiate spontaneous respiration postoperatively, Intraoperative death (exitus) occurred, The child experienced prolonged unconsciousness due to anesthesia, The child underwent surgical procedures involving the feet.

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Conditions

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agnosia Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

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Children Nausea, postoperative Pain management

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