CompletedNot Applicable

Preoperative VR Cartoon Viewing Reduces Postoperative Pain and Anxiety in Pediatric Tonsillectomy Patient

Turkey (Türkiye)102 participantsStarted 2023-11-10

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to determine the effect of watching a cartoon with a virtual reality headset before surgery on the pain and anxiety levels of children aged 7-12 years.

Who can participate

Age range

7 Years – 12 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: Child's criteria: * Children aged between 7 and 12 years * Ability to understand pain and anxiety scales * Possession of communication skills * Absence of mental issues * Absence of physical illnesses * Absence of chronic illnesses * Willingness of the child and family to participate in the study * No visual, hearing, or speech problems Exclusion Criteria: * Children younger than 7 years or older than 12 years * Presence of any chronic illness that could affect pain and anxiety levels * Presence of psychosocial issues * Children or parents who meet the inclusion criteria but do not wish to wear the virtual reality headset (VRH) glasses * Children who need to wear glasses other than the virtual reality headset (VRH) * Children with hearing problems * Children who do not wish to watch the shrek cartoon

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Vital signs

Timeframe: Preoperative, immediately postoperative, and 8 hours postoperative.

Diastolic Blood Pressure (mmHg)

Timeframe: Preoperative, immediately postoperative, and 8 hours postoperative

Heart Rate (bpm)

Timeframe: Preoperative, immediately postoperative, and 8 hours postoperative

Body Temperature (°C)

Timeframe: Preoperative, immediately postoperative, and 8 hours postoperative

Hemoglobin (g/dL)

Timeframe: Preoperative and 24 hours postoperative

Creatinine (mg/dL)

Timeframe: Preoperative and 24 hours postoperative

Glucose (mg/dL)

Timeframe: Preoperative and 24 hours postoperative

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06763276

SponsorIzmir Tinaztepe University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-06-04

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Who can participate

Age range

7 Years – 12 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Vital signs

Timeframe: Preoperative, immediately postoperative, and 8 hours postoperative.

Diastolic Blood Pressure (mmHg)

Timeframe: Preoperative, immediately postoperative, and 8 hours postoperative

Heart Rate (bpm)

Timeframe: Preoperative, immediately postoperative, and 8 hours postoperative

Body Temperature (°C)

Timeframe: Preoperative, immediately postoperative, and 8 hours postoperative

Hemoglobin (g/dL)

Timeframe: Preoperative and 24 hours postoperative

Creatinine (mg/dL)

Timeframe: Preoperative and 24 hours postoperative

Glucose (mg/dL)

Timeframe: Preoperative and 24 hours postoperative