The Effect of Reading Story Books on Fear and Anxiety Levels (NCT05478369) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
The Effect of Reading Story Books on Fear and Anxiety Levels
Turkey (Türkiye)80 participantsStarted 2022-03-19
Plain-language summary
The aim of this project is to determine the effect of reading the story book, which is considered within the scope of the pedagogically approved research that introduces the surgical environment before the surgical intervention in children, on the pain and anxiety of the child. The project is a randomized controlled trial. The population of the research will be children between the ages of 4 and 6 who come to Atatürk University Health Research and Application Center Pediatric Surgery Clinic between March and September 2022 for treatment. The research sample; children and parents who are hospitalized in the clinic on the dates specified by the probabilistic sampling method and meet the research criteria, willing to participate in the research. "Survey Form", "Modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale (mYPAS)" and "Child Fear Scale" will be used in data collection.
Who can participate
Age range
3 Years – 6 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Between the ages of 4-6
* Hernias, undescended testis surgery
* Does not have a disability related to developmental areas
* parent's literacy
Exclusion Criteria:
* Not between 4-6 years old
* No hernias, undescended testis surgery
* Having a disability related to developmental areas
* parent's illiteracy
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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