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A 10-Minute video before surgery: could it calm a Child's fears?

NCT ID NCT05619991

Symptom relief Sponsor: Tarsus University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether showing children aged 7 to 12 a short video about what to expect during day surgery can reduce their fear and pain, and improve their satisfaction. Children are divided into three groups: one watches a video, one receives a scheduled training session, and one receives standard care. The study measures fear, pain, vital signs, and satisfaction before and after the procedure to see if the video helps.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Short film video and video-based education
What this could lead to
If effective, this simple, low-cost approach could become a standard way to prepare children for surgery, reducing anxiety and improving their experience.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center trial, so results may not apply broadly. The video's effect on pain and fear may be modest, and some children may not respond to this type of preparation.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

90 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2022

Finished

Oct 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

7 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * To be 7 and 12 years old * Having day surgery * Not having undergone previous surgery * Not have a chronic disease * No communication, mental or neurological problems * Volunteering to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Not be in the 7-12 age range * Not to have day surgery * Having had previous surgery * have a chronic illness * Having another chronic illness * Have a communication, mental, or neurological problem * Not willing to participate in the study

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain Personal Satisfaction

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Chi̇ldren Day surgery FEAR Pain Satisfaction

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gamze Bozkul

    Mersin, Turkey, 33400, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Tarsus University

    Mersin, Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye)

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