Effects of Cartoons & Interactive Storytelling on Fear and Comfort in 6-9 Year Olds During Nebuli… (NCT07516249) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Cartoons & Interactive Storytelling on Fear and Comfort in 6-9 Year Olds During Nebulizer Treatment
Turkey (Türkiye)96 participantsStarted 2026-04-23
Plain-language summary
Fear and anxiety experienced by children during inhalation therapy (using a nebulizer or vaporizer) are key factors that make treatment compliance difficult and reduce the quality of care. Young children, in particular, may perceive this process as "threatening" due to mask use, the noise produced by the device, and a sense of loss of control. This situation triggers a significant physiological stress response in the child.
Therefore, in pediatric nursing, non-pharmacological methods that increase children's participation in treatment are of great importance. The literature indicates that interventions such as showing cartoons, playing music, and using distracting visual materials both reduce anxiety and improve stress indicators like heart rate. Additionally, therapeutic play has been proven to help children adapt to the hospital environment and soothe their emotional reactions.
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a nursing intervention-designed to enhance children's physical comfort and manage their fear and anxiety during inhalation therapy-that is breath-synchronized, interactive, and story-based.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 9 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* \- Children aged 6-9 years
* Scheduled to receive nebulizer inhalation therapy due to acute or chronic respiratory disease
* Conscious, responsive to environmental stimuli, and able to communicate verbally or nonverbally
* Without a diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorder (severe autism spectrum disorder, severe intellectual disability, etc.)
* Without severe hearing or vision loss that would impair storytelling and visual material comprehension
* Without signs of respiratory failure requiring emergency intervention during nebulizer administration
* With written informed consent from a parent or legal guardian
* Children who are willing to participate in the study after being given explanations appropriate to their age and developmental level.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who require emergency medical intervention during nebulizer application, such as severe respiratory distress, cyanosis, or significantly low oxygen saturation.
* Patients who are unconscious or unable to respond adequately to environmental stimuli.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
1
Change in the mean score of children in Children's Fear Scale
Timeframe: During the procedure
2
Change in the mean score of children in the Children's Emotional Manifestation Scale
Timeframe: during the procedure
3
Change in the mean score of children in the Children's comfort daisies scale