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Coloring away fear: simple activity may soothe kids before surgery

NCT ID NCT07203820

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

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

Summary

This study tested whether having children color a ready-made picture template before circumcision reduces their anxiety and fear. Fifty children aged 5-10 were randomly assigned to either a coloring group or a control group. Researchers measured anxiety and fear using child- and mother-reported scales just before the procedure.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Ready-made picture template coloring activity
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 medical procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with only 50 children, so results may not apply to all kids or settings. The coloring activity may not reduce anxiety for every child.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

50 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2025

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

5 to 10 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children between the ages of 5-10, * who are planned to be circumcised, * who are not in pain, and * whose parents approve of participating in the study will be included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Children with mental retardation, * bleeding disorders, and * traumatic experiences such as death and divorce in the last year will not be included in the study.

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Conditions

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anxiety anxiety disorder

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Anxiety FEAR

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Harran University

    Sanliurfa, Turkey (Türkiye)

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