The effect of guided imagery on anxiety of children candidate for tonsil surgery

The effect of guided imagery on anxiety of children candidate for tonsillectomy

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20211008052701N1

Enrollment

7001

Registered

2021-11-07

Start date

2021-11-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-29

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Conditions

Anxiety. Anxiety disorder due to known physiological condition

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Samples of the intervention group listen to an audio file using handsfree for 15 minutes one hour before surgery. The contents of the audio file contain appropriate

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

7 Years to 12 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age between 7 to 12 years Lack of previous experience of surgery No psychological disorders No hearing disorders Reading and writing skill of mothers

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Reluctance of parents and children to participate in the study

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Anxiety score in facial anxiety assessment tool. Timepoint: Before and immediately after the intervention. Method of measurement: Facial anxiety assessment tool.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMahdieh Ajerloo

Arak University of Medical Sciences

mmahdieaajerloo1994@yahoo.com+98 86 3445 9312

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026