Tonsil SurgeryNCT07568197
Effect of Video- Assisted Preoperative Education on Fear, Anxiety, and Pain in Children Undergoing Tonsil Surgery
A study testing Video- Assisted Preoperative Education in people with Tonsil Surgery and Preoperative Anxiety, run by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study aims to evaluate the effect of video-assisted preoperative education on fear, anxiety, and postoperative pain in childern undergoing tonsil surgery. Preoperative anxiety and fear are common among pediatric patients and may negatively affect postoperative outcomes. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 4 to 10 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Tonsil Surgery, Preoperative Anxiety, Postoperative Pain
- What is being tested?
- Video- Assisted Preoperative Education
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- Jan 2017to 25 Apr 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 4 to 10 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Childern aged 4-10 years
- Scheduled for tonsil surgery
- living with both parents
- undergoing surgery for the first time
- Able to count from 1 to 10
Who cannot join
- children with delayed or impaired language development
- children with visual or hearing impairments that prevent completion of the assessmenttools
- children with a disgnosed psychiatric disorder
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Video-Assisted Preoperative Education on Fear, Anxiety, and Pain Levels in Children Undergoing Tonsillectomy: A Randomized Controlled Study
This study aims to evaluate the effect of video-assisted preoperative education on fear, anxiety, and postoperative pain in childern undergoing tonsil surgery. Preoperative anxiety and fear are common among pediatric patients and may negatively affect postoperative outcomes. providing structured and age-appropriate information through video-based education may help reduce these negative emotional responses.
ın this study, children scheduled for tonsil surgery will receive video-assisted preoperative education, and their levels of fear, anxiety, and pain wiil be assessed using standardized measurement tools. the results of this study are expected to contribute to improving preoperative preparation and postoperative outcomes in pediatric patients.
- Conditions
- Tonsil Surgery, Preoperative Anxiety, Postoperative Pain
- Being tested
- Video- Assisted Preoperative Education
- Medical subject headings
- Pain, Postoperative
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Video- Assisted Preoperative EducationOther
A structured video-based educational program provided to children before tonsil surgery. The intervention aims to reduce fear and anxiety in the postoperative period, with outcomes assessed both before and after surgery.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Video-Assisted Education Group | Experimental | Children receive video-assisted preoperative education before tonsil surgery in addition to routine care Receives: Other: Video- Assisted Preoperative Education |
| Control Group | No intervention | Children receive routine preoperative care without video-assisted education. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Preopertive and Postoperative Fear, Anxiety, and Pain Levels
Measured: Baseline (1 day before surgery); immediately after the pre-anesthesia interview; orning of surger; 1 hour after surgery
Fear, Anxiety, and Pain Levels
Fear, anxiety, and pain levels in children undergoing tonsil surgery are assesed using validated scales in the preoperative and postoperative periods.
Measured: preoperative period and postoperative period (from before surgery to after surgery)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted5 May 2026
- Study startJan 2017
- Primary completionApr 2026
- Study completion25 Apr 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Tonsil SurgeryStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Istanbul University - CerrahpasaThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Canan SEVİLİR PAMUKCU, Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07568197
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- TONSİL-VİDEO-TR-2023.220.IRBI
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 5 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 5 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 5 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Video-Assisted Preoperative Education on Fear, Anxiety, and Pain Levels in Children Undergoing Tonsillectomy: A Randomized Controlled Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07568197
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- TONSİL-VİDEO-TR-2023.220.IRBI
- Conditions
- Tonsil Surgery, Preoperative Anxiety, Postoperative Pain
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul University - CerrahpasaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Jan 2017 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Apr 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 25 Apr 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 5 May 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study aims to evaluate the effect of video-assisted preoperative education on fear, anxiety, and postoperative pain in childern undergoing tonsil surgery. Preoperative anxiety and fear are common among pediatric patients and may negatively affect postoperative outcomes. providing structured and age-appropriate information through video-based education may help reduce these negative emotional responses.
ın this study, children scheduled for tonsil surgery will receive video-assisted preoperative education, and their levels of fear, anxiety, and pain wiil be assessed using standardized measurement tools. the results of this study are expected to contribute to improving preoperative preparation and postoperative outcomes in pediatric patients.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Video-Assisted Education Group | Experimental | Other: Video- Assisted Preoperative EducationChildren receive video-assisted preoperative education before tonsil surgery in addition to routine care |
| Control Group | No intervention | –Children receive routine preoperative care without video-assisted education. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 4 to 10 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Childern aged 4-10 years
- Scheduled for tonsil surgery
- living with both parents
- undergoing surgery for the first time
- Able to count from 1 to 10
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- children with delayed or impaired language development
- children with visual or hearing impairments that prevent completion of the assessmenttools
- children with a disgnosed psychiatric disorder
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Video- Assisted Preoperative EducationA structured video-based educational program provided to children before tonsil surgery. The intervention aims to reduce fear and anxiety in the postoperative period, with outcomes assessed both before and after surgery. | Other | Video-Assisted Education Group |
Primary outcome
Preopertive and Postoperative Fear, Anxiety, and Pain Levels
Time frame: Baseline (1 day before surgery); immediately after the pre-anesthesia interview; orning of surger; 1 hour after surgery
Fear, Anxiety, and Pain Levels
Time frame: preoperative period and postoperative period (from before surgery to after surgery)
Fear, anxiety, and pain levels in children undergoing tonsil surgery are assesed using validated scales in the preoperative and postoperative periods.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 5 May 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Video- Assisted Preoperative Education in people with Tonsil Surgery and Preoperative Anxiety, run by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 May 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Preopertive and Postoperative Fear, Anxiety, and Pain Levels (time frame: Baseline (1 day before surgery); immediately after the pre-anesthesia interview; orning of surger; 1 hour after surgery). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 5 May 2026.