Impact of Problematic Media Use on Postoperative Pain in Children Undergoing Tonsillectomy

Enrolling by invitation

Conditions studied: Adenotonsillectomy

In brief

This observational study aims to investigate whether problematic media use is associated with postoperative pain severity in children aged 4-11 years undergoing tonsillectomy. A total of 94 parents who consent to participate and have children within the target age range will be included. Data will be collected using a structured questionnaire covering sociodemographic characteristics, family and child media habits, parental attitudes toward screen use, and the Problematic Media Use Scale (PMUS). Postoperative pain will be assessed using the FLACC scale at multiple time points within the first 24 hours after surgery.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07297784

Run by

Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University

People needed

94

Starts

2026-01-01

Expected to finish

2027-02-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-26

Who can join

Age: 4 and older, up to 11. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Children aged 4-11 years
• Scheduled for bilateral tonsillectomy
• Parent/guardian capable of completing questionnaires
• Parent/guardian willing to provide informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• Allergy, recent cold/upper respiratory infection
• NSAID use within 24 hours before surgery
• Any condition impairing pain assessment
• Refusal of consent

Where it is running

• Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University — Tokat Province, Tokat Province, Turkey (Türkiye)

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