Movies replace anesthesia for kids getting radiation?
NCT ID NCT05148078
First seen Mar 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 11 times
Summary
This study tested a special movie system called PROMISE to help children aged 3-11 stay still during radiation treatment for cancer, so they might not need general anesthesia. The system uses an interactive movie that pauses if the child moves, encouraging them to stay still. The goal was to reduce the number of children needing anesthesia from 70% to 30%. The trial involved 30 children and also looked at anxiety, quality of life, and treatment efficiency.
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UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas
Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
interactive movie system (PROMISE) with video surveillance gating
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to keep children still during radiation, reducing the need for general anesthesia and its risks.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center phase II trial with only 30 children. The approach may not work for all kids, especially those with medical conditions requiring anesthesia, and results may not apply to other hospitals.
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