Animation or demo? study tests best way to calm kids before a breathing test
NCT ID NCT07713225
First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests three methods to prepare children aged 6–12 for a pulmonary function test (spirometry): routine verbal instruction, verbal instruction with a live demonstration, or watching an animation. The goal is to see which approach helps children perform the breathing maneuvers correctly and reduces their fear before and after the test. Researchers will measure lung function results and use a simple fear scale to compare the groups.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- three preparation methods: routine verbal instruction, verbal instruction with demonstration, and animation-assisted preparation
- What this could lead to
- If one method works best, it could help children feel less scared and perform better on lung function tests, making results more reliable.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center trial with only 96 children, so results may not apply to all kids or settings. The study does not test long-term effects.
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Conditions
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Selcuk University
Konya, Türkiye, 42130, Turkey (Türkiye)
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