Comparison of the Effects of Personal Versus Hospital-Provided Dolls on Preoperative Anxiety and Postoperative Delirium in Preschool Children

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Observational
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
Participation Requirements
Sex: Female
Minimum Age: 3
Maximum Age: 7
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• 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

Locations
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Turkey
Ankara Bilkent City Hospital
RECRUITING
Ankara
Contact Information
Primary
Filiz Kaya, M.D
filiz.kaya17@saglik.gov.tr
+903125526000
Time Frame
Start Date: 2026-02-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-07-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 120
Treatments
Hospital-Provided Doll Group
Participants in this cohort will consist of preschool children accompanied by a hospital-provided doll during the preoperative period. Preoperative anxiety levels, serum cortisol concentrations, and postoperative emergence delirium will be assessed as part of routine perioperative observation.
Personal Doll Group
Participants in this cohort will consist of preschool children accompanied by their own personal doll during the preoperative period. Preoperative anxiety levels, serum cortisol concentrations, and postoperative emergence delirium will be evaluated using standardized assessment tools.
No Doll (Control) Group
Participants in this cohort will consist of preschool children who will undergo the surgical process without the use of any doll. Preoperative anxiety, serum cortisol levels, and postoperative emergence delirium will be observed and recorded for comparison purposes.
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Sponsors
Leads: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent

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