Effects of Different Transport Methods on Preoperative Anxiety and Fear in Preschool Children (NCT07736664) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Different Transport Methods on Preoperative Anxiety and Fear in Preschool Children
66 participantsStarted 2026-07-31
Plain-language summary
Preoperative anxiety and fear are common among preschool children undergoing surgery and may negatively affect perioperative cooperation and postoperative recovery. This study aims to evaluate the effects of three different operating room transport methods (walking with a parent, stretcher transport, and battery-powered ride-on car transport) on preoperative anxiety and fear levels in preschool children undergoing day surgery. The findings are expected to contribute to the development of child-friendly, non-pharmacological interventions to improve the perioperative experience of children.
Who can participate
Age range
3 Years – 6 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Children aged 3-6 years (36-72 months)
* Scheduled to undergo elective surgery in the Department of Pediatric Surgery
* Able to communicate appropriately for their age
* Have sufficient cognitive development to respond to the study assessment scales
* Child and parent/legal guardian are able to speak and understand Turkish
* Written informed consent obtained from the child's legal guardian (and child assent obtained when appropriate)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of visual, hearing, or communication impairments that could interfere with study participation
* Receipt of premedication requiring sedation due to an emergency condition
* Presence of severe pain that could affect anxiety assessment before surgery
* Inability to safely use the battery-powered ride-on car because of physical or mobility limitations before surgery
* Withdrawal of consent by the child's legal guardian or the child's unwillingness to continue participation
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Preoperative Anxiety Level
Timeframe: Immediately before transfer to the operating room (preoperative period).