The Effect of Animated Videos and Therapeutic Play Methods on Emotional Expression, Fear and Anxi… (NCT07693842) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Animated Videos and Therapeutic Play Methods on Emotional Expression, Fear and Anxiety in Children Aged 4-8 Years During the Throat Swab Procedure
We planned a study to determine the effect of showing an animated video and using educational therapeutic play methods prior to throat swab procedures in children aged 4-8 years on the children's compliance with the procedure, as well as on their emotional expression, fear and anxiety levels, and to compare the superiority/effectiveness of these two methods against one another. The sample size for the study was determined using an a priori power analysis conducted with the G\*Power (v3.1.9.7) programme. It is planned to include a total of 105 children, with at least 35 children in each group. The study will be conducted using a single-blind, parallel-group, three-group experimental design. By demonstrating the effects of two different modern approaches on children's compliance, fear, anxiety and emotional responses during the throat swab procedure, this study will contribute to the development of evidence-based, atraumatic care practices in paediatric clinics.
Who can participate
Age range
4 Years – 8 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Children whose parents have provided written informed consent, who have had a throat swab taken at a paediatric clinic, who have verbally agreed to participate in the study, aged between 4 and 8 years, with no cognitive or neurological differences, with no visual or hearing impairment.
Exclusion Criteria:
Children whose parents have not provided written informed consent, who have not had a throat swab taken at a paediatric clinic, who have not verbally agreed to participate in the study, younger than 4 years or older than 8 years, with cognitive or neurological differences, with visual or hearing impairment.
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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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What they're measuring
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Changes in children's scores on scales measuring anxiety, fear and emotional expression before and after the intervention
Timeframe: Before İntervention and after procedure(throat swab)