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Teddy bear power: study tests if dolls soothe anxious kids before surgery

NCT ID NCT07403773

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at whether bringing a personal doll or using a hospital-provided doll can lower anxiety and confusion in preschool children before and after surgery. About 120 girls aged 3-7 having their tonsils or adenoids removed will be split into three groups: one with their own doll, one with a hospital doll, and one with no doll. Researchers will measure anxiety levels and recovery confusion to see if dolls make a difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance
doll (personal or hospital-provided)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help young children feel calmer before surgery and recover more smoothly afterward.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 120 children, so results may not apply to all kids or settings. The effect of a doll may be minimal or no better than standard care.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 120 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Feb 2026

Expected to finish

Jul 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Female pediatric patients aged 3 to 7 years scheduled for elective adenoidectomy and/or tonsillectomy under general anesthesia.

Ages

3 to 7 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female children aged 3-7 years * Scheduled for elective adenoidectomy and/or tonsillectomy under general anesthesia * Able to communicate verbally * ASA physical status I or II, according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists classification * Written informed consent obtained from a parent or legal guardian Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of psychiatric, neurological, or developmental disorders * Presence of chronic pain or ongoing medical treatment that may affect anxiety levels * Refusal to participate despite repeated encouragement by the investigators * Use of additional anxiety-reducing methods or medications outside the study protocol prior to intervention * Previous surgical experience

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Emergence Delirium

As listed by the trial registrant

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Emergence delirium in pediatric anesthesia Preoperative anxiety

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ankara Bilkent City Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Ankara, ÇANKAYA, 06800, Turkey (Türkiye)

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