Effects of distraction methods on pain in children after outpatient surgery
The Effect of Distraction Methods on Pain Level and Physiological Parameters in the Postoperative Period of Pediatric Patients Undergoing Outpatient Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Study
This study tests if using distraction techniques like watching cartoons or squeezing a ball can help reduce pain in children aged 6-12 after they have outpatient surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 6 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Selcuk University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Konya, Selcuklu) |
| Trial ID | NCT05882929 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how distraction techniques, such as watching cartoons and squeezing a ball, can influence pain levels and physiological responses in children aged 6-12 years following outpatient surgery. It is a randomized controlled trial involving 120 children, divided into intervention and control groups. Data will be collected using the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Scale and physiological parameters at various intervals before, during, and after the interventions. The goal is to determine if these distraction methods can effectively reduce postoperative pain in pediatric patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children aged 6-12 years undergoing outpatient surgery with ASA classification I-II.
Not a fit: Patients with previous surgeries, ASA classification III, or those with congenital anomalies, psychiatric, neurological, or chronic diseases may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide effective non-pharmacological strategies to manage postoperative pain in children.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown that distraction techniques can be effective in managing pain in pediatric populations, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 6-12 years * Children with day surgery surgery * Children with American Society of Anesthesiologists classification (ASA) I-II (ASA score is given in the preoperative period by the anesthesiologist) * Parents who volunteered to participate in the study * Turkish speaking children Exclusion Criteria: * Children who have had previous surgery * Children with the American Society of Anesthesiologists classification (ASA) III * Children with congenital anomalies, psychiatric, neurological and chronic diseases
Where this trial is running
Konya, Selcuklu
- Selcuk University — Konya, Selcuklu, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Sevinc Akkoyun, Phd
- Email: sevincakkoyun87@gmail.com
- Phone: +9003322231090
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.