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First received: March 23, 2026

Clinical Trial: Educational Cartoon to Reduce Preoperative Anxiety in Children (CALM-KIDS)

Study Status: COMPLETED

Recruit Status: COMPLETED

Condition: Pediatric Preoperative Anxiety

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: Effect of Watching a Preoperative Educational Cartoon on Anxiety in Children Aged 7 to 12 Years Undergoing Elective Procedures: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial

Brief Summary: This prospective randomized controlled study aims to compare the effects of three preoperative information strategies on anxiety in children aged 7 to 12 years undergoing elective procedures under general anesthesia. Participants will be assigned to one of three groups: an educational cartoon group, a distractor cartoon group, or a standard verbal information group.In the educational cartoon group, children will watch a child-friendly cartoon prepared by the research team that explains the operating room…

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