Approaches to increase the compliance of children and parents in daily surgical interventions in children are limited. The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical usability of the Paediatric Perioperative Preparation Game Application-PeroPap, which will be developed to prepare children and parents for day surgery. The secondary aim is to investigate its effect on the perioperative adaptation process of children and parents, children's symptoms such as pain, anxiety, nausea, vomiting and postoperative behavioural changes, and parents' anxiety and satisfaction.
Who can participate
Age range
7 Years – 10 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* The child is between 7 and 10 years old,
* The child receives general anesthesia
* The child is hospitalized for a surgical operation,
* Voluntariness of parents and children to participate in the study,
* The child has no visual, hearing or mental disabilities,
* The parent or child has an Android or IOS device with an internet connection,
* Written and verbal consent from parents and children.
Exclusion Criteria:
* The child has a hearing problem,
* The child and parent are not comfortable speaking and understanding Turkish,
* The child is not at the level of mental development to answer the questions asked,
* Lack of a primary caregiver.
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
1
Modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale:
Timeframe: 1 day before surgery, 1 hour before surgery, 15 minutes before surgery, 1 hour and 2 hours after surgery.
2
Eastern Ontario Children's Hospital Pain Scale
Timeframe: Postoperative 1st hour and 2nd hour.
3
Multidimensional Perioperative Anxiety Scale:
Timeframe: 1 day before surgery, 1 hour before, 15 minutes before, 1 hour and 2 hours after surgery.