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Evaluation of Therapeutic Play Methods on Preoperative Anxiety and Acute Postoperative Symptoms in School-Age Children

NCT07353697 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 76

Last updated 2026-01-20

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Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effect of different therapeutic play methods (finger puppet play, virtual reality glasses, and smartphone games) applied to children aged 6-12 years during the preoperative period on their anxiety levels and postoperative acute symptoms. The study has a randomized controlled design conducted in a pediatric surgery clinic. The research seeks to answer the following question: "Are different therapeutic play methods effective in reducing anxiety, fear, pain, and other acute symptoms in children during the surgical process?"

Conditions

  • Preoperative Anxiety
  • Postoperative Complications

Interventions

OTHER

Finger Puppet Play

Finger Puppet Play - Intervention Description This intervention is a guided therapeutic play activity that involves the child interacting with age-appropriate finger puppets during the preoperative period. The application is conducted by the researcher according to a standard protocol and combines imaginative play with attention-focused play techniques. The intervention aims to regulate the child's emotions, divert their attention away from the surgical process, and create a relaxing play environment through puppet characters.

OTHER

Virtual Reality Play

Virtual Reality Play - Intervention Description This intervention involves directing the child to an age-appropriate visual-auditory gaming experience through virtual reality goggles. VR content provides interactive environments designed to distract the child's attention away from the surgical process. The application is carried out for a fixed period of time and according to a standardized protocol. The intervention is a technology-based distraction technique that aims to reduce anxiety and tension by providing multi-sensory stimulation.

OTHER

Smartphone Game Play

Smartphone Game Play - Intervention Description This intervention is based on the child playing an age-appropriate smartphone game selected by the researcher during the preoperative period. The application uses one-way or interactive game content and is carried out for a standard period of time. The intervention is designed as an easily accessible digital distraction method and aims to divert the child's cognitive focus away from the surgical process.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Bilecik Seyh Edebali Universitesi

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Dilek AYGİN, PROF. DR · Sakarya University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
6 Years
Max Age
12 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-05-10
Primary Completion
2025-05-10
Completion
2026-05-10

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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