Cartoons vs. calming drops: which works better for anxious kids before a procedure?
NCT ID NCT07077200
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at two common methods to reduce anxiety in children aged 2-12 before an endoscopy: watching short videos or receiving a nasal spray of dexmedetomidine. Researchers measured anxiety levels at different times before the procedure. The goal was to see which approach works better to help kids feel calmer and reduce the need for additional sedation.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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50 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Finished
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Oct 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
The study included patients aged 2-12 years, classified as ASA I-II, who were scheduled to undergo endoscopy and/or colonoscopy by a pediatric gastroenterologist based on a clinical indication
- Ages
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2 to 12 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: • Patients aged 2-12 years undergoing endoscopy and/or colonoscopy, classified as ASA I-II Exclusion Criteria: * Patients under 2, over 12, or with ASA score \>2 * Epilepsy * Cardiovascular diseases * Refuse to participate
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Samsun University Faculty of Medicine
Samsun, Turkey (Türkiye)
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