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Effect of Guided Imagery on Chemotherapy-related Nausea and Vomiting

Turkey (Türkiye)40 participantsStarted 2023-11-10

Plain-language summary

The goal of this randomized controlled study is to assess the effect of guided imagery on chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting in pediatric oncology patients. Participants will receive either guided imagery+routine care or routine care. The researchers will compare nausea and vomiting and vital signs between groups.

Who can participate

Age range

7 Years – 18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 7 to 18 years old, * who will receive intravenous chemotherapy, * no cognitive or neurological disease that would prevent communication, * receiving a chemotherapy protocol with a high or moderate emetogenic effect according to the MASCC/ESMO Antiemetic Guideline Classification, * no verbal, visual and auditory communication disabilities (ability to speak Turkish, no mental deficiency), * children whose parents and themselves volunteered to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Children receiving radiotherapy, * taking ginger powder or vitamins to reduce nausea, * children who did not want to participate in the study

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

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?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Nausea and vomiting

Timeframe: 30 minutes before the procedure, halfway through the chemotherapy infusion, immediately after the procedure, and for the first 24 hours after the end of chemotherapy

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06120764

SponsorBaskent University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-09-30

Contact for this trial

Ayşe Ay, RN, PhD

+905073560214 ayse0526@gmail.com

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