NCT07403773 Personal Versus Hospital-Provided Dolls in Preschool Children
| NCT ID | NCT07403773 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Ankara City Hospital Bilkent |
| Condition | Preoperative Anxiety |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 120 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-02-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-06-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 120 participants in total. It began in 2026-02-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-06-30.
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Brief Summary
The goal of this study is to evaluate the effects of personal versus hospital-provided dolls on preoperative anxiety and postoperative delirium in preschool children aged 3-7 years undergoing elective adenoidectomy and/or tonsillectomy. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is the use of a personal doll or a hospital-provided doll associated with lower preoperative anxiety compared with no doll use? * Is dolls used associated with a reduced incidence and severity of postoperative emergence delirium? * Researchers will compare children accompanied by a hospital-provided doll, children accompanied by their personal doll, and children with no doll to assess differences in preoperative anxiety levels, serum cortisol concentrations, and postoperative delirium scores. Participants will: * Be observed in one of three exposure groups (hospital-provided doll, personal doll, or no doll) * Undergo standardized preoperative anxiety assessments at predefined time points * Have serum cortisol levels measured during routine intravenous cannulation * Be assessed for postoperative delirium in the recovery unit
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Female children aged 3-7 years * Scheduled for elective adenoidectomy and/or tonsillectomy under general anesthesia * Able to communicate verbally * ASA physical status I or II, according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists classification * Written informed consent obtained from a parent or legal guardian Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of psychiatric, neurological, or developmental disorders * Presence of chronic pain or ongoing medical treatment that may affect anxiety levels * Refusal to participate despite repeated encouragement by the investigators * Use of additional anxiety-reducing methods or medications outside the study protocol prior to intervention * Previous surgical experience
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07403773 clinical trial?
This trial is open to female participants only, aged 3 Years or older, up to 7 Years, studying Preoperative Anxiety. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07403773 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07403773 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at filiz.kaya17@saglik.gov.tr for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07403773 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye).
Who is sponsoring the NCT07403773 clinical trial?
NCT07403773 is sponsored by Ankara City Hospital Bilkent. The trial plans to enroll 120 participants.
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