Using cartoon character gowns to reduce anxiety in children before surgery
The Effects of Wearing Operation Gown With Cartoon Characters on Reducing Preoperative Anxiety in Children: Randomized Controlled Study
NA · Uludag University · NCT06250816
This study tests if wearing fun cartoon character gowns can help reduce anxiety in kids aged 4-12 before their orthopedic surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 160 (estimated) |
| Ages | 4 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Uludag University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Bursa) |
| Trial ID | NCT06250816 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of wearing hospital gowns featuring cartoon characters on reducing preoperative anxiety in children aged 4-12 scheduled for orthopedic surgery. Pediatric patients will be randomly assigned to either wear a cartoon character gown or a standard hospital gown during their preoperative visit. Anxiety levels will be assessed using the modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale (m-YPAS) before and after gown selection. The study aims to create a more child-friendly environment in the operating room to alleviate anxiety.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children aged 4-12 years who are scheduled for elective orthopedic surgery and have an ASA physical status classification of 1-3.
Not a fit: Patients with motor or mental disabilities, hearing-speech impairments, or those classified as ASA IV-V will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce preoperative anxiety in children, leading to a more positive surgical experience.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown that child-friendly interventions can effectively reduce anxiety in pediatric patients, suggesting this approach may also be beneficial.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who are planned to have elective orthopedic surgery * Patients whose American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification are between 1-3 * Patients who have approved the informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Motor and/or mentally retarded patients * Patients with hearing-speech impairment * Patients whose ASA physical status classification IV-V * Patients who do not accept informed consent and/or refused to participate in the study
Where this trial is running
Bursa
- Uludağ Üniversitesi — Bursa, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Selcan Akesen, MD — Uludağ Üniversitesi
- Study coordinator: Leman Gökçenur Aydın, MD
- Email: lgaydin@uludag.edu.tr
- Phone: +905532043332
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.
Conditions: Anxiety, Preoperative