Clown power: laughter and relaxation may ease Kids' surgery fears
NCT ID NCT07525388
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether combining progressive relaxation exercises with a therapeutic clown can reduce fear, anxiety, and stress in children aged 6-10 before circumcision surgery. 162 children will be split into three groups: one doing relaxation with a clown, one with a nurse, and a control group. Researchers will measure anxiety, fear, heart rate, and blood pressure before and after the intervention.
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Paediatric Surgery Clinic, Atatürk University Health Research and Training Hospital
RECRUITINGErzurum, 25240, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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Active substance
therapeutic clown and progressive relaxation exercises
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help children feel calmer and less scared before surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study focused on short-term anxiety measures, not long-term outcomes. The effect may be modest or not generalizable to other surgeries or settings.
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