Play therapy eases chemo anxiety in kids and parents, study finds
NCT ID NCT07348900
First seen Jan 22, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study looked at whether structured play activities can lower anxiety in children aged 4-10 receiving chemotherapy and their parents. 62 children and their parents took part in recreational play alongside regular care. Anxiety levels were measured before and after the play session using child-friendly and parent anxiety scales. The goal was to see if simple, non-drug play can improve emotional well-being during cancer treatment.
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Akdeniz University Hospital, Pediatric Oncology and Hematology Clinic
Antalya, 7090, Turkey (Türkiye)
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