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Playtime during chemo may lower anxiety in kids and parents

NCT ID NCT07348900

Symptom relief Sponsor: Akdeniz University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at whether structured play activities could reduce anxiety in children aged 4-10 receiving chemotherapy and their parents. 62 children and their parents took part in play sessions during chemo. Anxiety levels were measured before and after play. The goal is to see if simple, non-drug play can help families cope better during treatment.

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Active substance
structured play-based supportive care activities
What this could lead to
If this approach works, it could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease anxiety for children getting chemotherapy and their parents.
What could go wrong
This was a small, completed study with only 62 participants and no control group, so results may not apply broadly. Play may not reduce anxiety for all children or parents.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

64 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2024

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

4 to 10 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Children aged 4-10 years who were hospitalized for chemotherapy treatment in the pediatric oncology and hematology clinic Willingness of both the child and parent to participate Written informed consent provided by the parent Parent able to read and write Turkish Exclusion Criteria: A major stressful life event unrelated to the illness during the previous six months, such as parental divorce, relocation, or death of a family member A clinically unstable condition preventing participation in recreational activities Terminal-stage disease

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Conditions

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anxiety anxiety disorder Pain

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Anxiety Pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Akdeniz University Hospital, Pediatric Oncology and Hematology Clinic

    Antalya, 7090, Turkey (Türkiye)

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