CompletedNot Applicable

TIME MANAGEMENT DURING HAEMODIALYSIS ON ANXIETY AND FEAR IN CHILDREN

Turkey (Türkiye)20 participantsStarted 2025-11-01

Plain-language summary

Aim: This study aims to determine the effect of time management training on anxiety and fear levels in children undergoing haemodialysis treatment. It is anticipated that the structured time management training provided to children will contribute to the treatment process. Method: This study has a randomised controlled experimental design. The study was conducted at the Gaziantep University Sahinbey Research and Application Hospital Children's Nephrology Diseases Hemodialysis Unit between 1 November 2025 and 1 April 2026. The study sample consisted of children aged 9-12 undergoing hemodialysis treatment at this unit. The sample group was randomly divided into intervention and control groups. The intervention group received training after the pre-test, and the training's effectiveness was evaluated one week and one month later. The control group received routine care. Data were collected using a questionnaire, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children, and the Medical Procedure Fear Scale.

Who can participate

Age range

9 Years – 12 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 9-12, * Children who can speak and understand Turkish, * Children without communication problems, * Children without learning disabilities, * Children approved by their families, * Children without physical disabilities. Exclusion Criteria: * Children who refuse to participate in the study, * Children who do not speak Turkish, * Children with communication problems, * Children with learning disabilities, * Children with intellectual disabilities.

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 looked at time management during haemodialysis to measure anxiety and fear in children — can you explain what that kind of approach actually involves during a dialysis session, and whether anything like it is available for my child right now?
2The trial measured anxiety and fear before any training was given, as a starting point — does my child currently show signs of anxiety or fear around their dialysis sessions that you think would be worth addressing more formally?
3Since this trial has already been completed, have the results been published or shared anywhere, and could you help me understand what was found and whether it changes how you'd support my child emotionally during haemodialysis?
4The study used specific tools like the State Anxiety Inventory and a Medical Procedure Fear Scale to measure distress in children — are these kinds of assessments something we could do for my child to get a clearer picture of how they're coping?
5Are there any standard-of-care programs or non-trial interventions already proven to reduce anxiety and fear in children on haemodialysis that we should consider alongside or instead of looking for newer studies like this one?

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

the State Anxiety Inventory (Pre-training)

Timeframe: 2 months

the Medical Procedure Fear Scale (Pre-training)

Timeframe: 2 mounts

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07593001

SponsorIstanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-04-01

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