Storybook adventure eases Kids' surgery fears
NCT ID NCT07414628
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a drama-based coloring storybook called "Alican's Brave Journey" to see if it helps children aged 6-9 feel less fear, anxiety, and pain before and after surgery. 72 children having circumcision will be randomly assigned to either read the storybook or receive standard care. Researchers will measure their fear, anxiety, and pain using simple child-friendly scales.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- drama-based coloring storybook
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to help children feel less scared and uncomfortable before surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 72 children, so results may not apply to all kids. The storybook is given just once, so its effects may be limited.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 72 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Feb 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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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.
- Ages
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6 to 9 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 6-9 years. * Children scheduled for surgery due to circumcision. * Children who have not undergone previous surgery. * Children without vision, hearing, or speech problems. Exclusion Criteria: * Children who have undergone previous surgery. * Children with vision, hearing, or speech problems.
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