Child's Interaction With a Social Robot During Dressing (NCT07549191) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Child's Interaction With a Social Robot During Dressing
Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2026-01-01
Plain-language summary
The aim of this randomized controlled trial, consisting of 30 experimental and 30 control groups, was to examine the effect of a child's interaction with a social robot during wound dressing on their fear and pain.
Who can participate
Age range
5 Years – 10 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. The children should be between 5 and 10 years old.
. The child must have come to the emergency room for initial wound dressing.
. The child and parent must be able to speak and understand Turkish.
. The children must not have received any analgesics in the last four hours.
Exclusion criteria
. The child does not apply for their first dressing change,
. The child is not between 5-10 years old,
. The child has a mental, visual, or hearing impairment,
. The child has received any analgesic within the last four hours,
. An analgesic-containing ointment has been applied before the dressing change.
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.
1This trial used a social robot as a distraction during wound care dressing changes for children — based on the results, did the robot actually help reduce fear and pain, and is that kind of distraction approach something you'd consider for my child's wound care?
2Since this trial has already been completed, have the findings been published anywhere, and can you share what the data showed about how well the robot worked compared to standard care?
3Are there other distraction methods — like videos, toys, or child life specialists — that are already available here and have similar evidence behind them for reducing fear and pain during dressing changes?
4For my child specifically, given their age and how they tend to react to painful procedures, do you think a technology-based distraction like a social robot would realistically help, or might a different approach suit them better?
5If this hospital doesn't have a social robot program, are there any steps we can take before and during dressing changes right now to help manage my child's fear and pain based on what research like this has found?
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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.