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Colorful mat may get kids walking sooner after surgery

NCT ID NCT07404163

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

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether placing a colorful, washable walkway mat in front of children's beds can reduce pain and fear and help them start moving sooner after abdominal surgery. About 74 children aged 4–10 will be involved. The mat is designed to distract and encourage kids to walk as part of their recovery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
colorful walkway mat
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give hospitals a simple, low-cost tool to help children move sooner after surgery with less pain and fear.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 74 children, so results may not apply to all kids or surgeries. The mat is just a distraction—it won't replace medical pain relief.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 74 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Feb 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

4 to 10 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being between 4-10 years old * Having undergone abdominal surgery * Having undergone surgery under general anesthesia * Having received analgesics (paracetamol) after surgery * Having undergone initial mobilization after surgery * Being a volunteer to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Having undergone previous surgery * A parent having undergone abdominal surgery * The child having visual, hearing, or intellectual disabilities

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Children FEAR Mobilization Pain Surgery

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tarsus University

    Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye)

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