Blow bubbles, beat surgery jitters: playful breathing tested in kids
NCT ID NCT07408037
First seen Feb 15, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study tests whether playful breathing exercises—like blowing bubbles or cotton balls—can lower anxiety before surgery and reduce confusion after waking up in children aged 3 to 7. About 80 kids will practice these games at home 2-3 days before their operation. Researchers will measure anxiety levels before surgery and delirium after recovery to see if this simple, drug-free approach helps.
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Active substance
gamified breathing exercises (ball blowing, bubble blowing, candle blowing, tissue/paper blowing)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help children feel less anxious before surgery and recover more smoothly afterward.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 80 children, so results may not apply to all kids. The games might not reduce anxiety or delirium as hoped.
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