Pediatric Recovery Delirium in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Surgery

The primary aim of this observational study is to evaluate the effect of playing a mother's voice to a child while the patient is being awakened from anesthesia on postoperative delirium. For this purpose, a recording of the mother's voice will be prepared before surgery. In this recording, the mother will reassure the child that they are safe and encourage them to remain calm. This recording will then be played to the patient during the awakening phase from anesthesia. The frequency of postoperative delirium in participants who were awakened by the voice recording will be compared with that of the patient group who were awakened without the voice recording.

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Key information

Conditions

Delirium - Postoperative Anxiety Acute Confusion Delirium Emergence Delirium Mental Disorders Nervous System Diseases Neurobehavioral Manifestations Neurocognitive Disorders Neurologic Manifestations Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Postoperative Complications Signs and Symptoms

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Mardin Artuklu University Training and Research Hospital

Mardin, Artuklu, 47100, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

In this study, mothers' anxiety levels will be measured and recorded using the STAI 1 and 2 questionnaires. Children's postoperative anxiety will be recorded using the modified Yale questionnaire and the PAED. Additionally, the FLACC scale will be used to record information in postoperative children.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Pediatric patients who will undergo adenotonsillectomy surgery

Exclusion criteria

children whose mother or child has hearing or speech impairments and chronic/genetic diseases

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

postoperative delirium

Time frame: about a month and a half

The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of playing a mother's voice to a child while the patient is being awakened from anesthesia on postoperative delirium. To assess this effect, participants will be administered the Modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale, and in the postoperative period, the PAED and FLACC scales will also be applied.

Secondary outcomes

The mother's current and sustained anxiety levels.

Time frame: 1 and a half months

The mother will be asked to complete STAI TX 1 and STAI TX 2 forms, respectively, to assess her anxiety levels in both her immediate and normal daily life. The aim is to evaluate the relationship between the mother's anxiety level and the patient's frequency of delirium.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Enes Celik

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Registry information

Official study title

The Effect Of Recorded Maternal Voice On Pediatric Recovery Delirium In Pediatric Patients Undergoing Adenotonsillectomy Surgery

Acronym: Delirium

Important dates

Study start: 2026
Primary completion: 2026
Study completion: 2026
First posted: Feb 17, 2026
Registry last updated: Mar 25, 2026

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