Mom's voice and weighted blanket may ease Kids' ICU fears
NCT ID NCT07441668
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a comfort program for children aged 5-10 in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). The program includes listening to their mother's voice, dimming lights, and using a weighted blanket, along with regular nursing care. Researchers want to see if this helps children feel more comfortable, less anxious and fearful, and sleep better. About 86 children and their parents will take part.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 86 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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5 to 10 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Child aged 5-10 years * Has not received intravenous sedation or anesthetic medication in the past 12 hours * Expected to stay in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for at least 48-72 hours * Conscious and able to communicate * Glasgow Coma Scale score of 15 * No pain as assessed by the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale * Written informed consent obtained from parent/legal guardian * Child and parent able to communicate in Turkish * No medical contraindications to non-pharmacological, non-interactive interventions Exclusion Criteria: * Mechanically ventilated or intubated * Hearing impairment * Visual impairment * Hand motor limitations * Severe or profound intellectual disability * Epilepsy or history of seizures * Severe underweight * Chronic respiratory disease * Chronic cardiovascular disease * Surgical implants * Osteoporosis * Diagnosis of sleep disorder * Use of sleep medication * Any physical or mental health condition that prevents communication
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ordu Universitesi Egitim ve Arastirma Hastanesi
RECRUITINGOrdu, Altınordu, 52200, Turkey (Türkiye)
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