Squeeze or screen: simple distractions may tame Kids' enema anxiety

NCT ID NCT07695428

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Manisa Celal Bayar University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether using a stress ball or watching a short aquarium video with music can reduce fear, anxiety, and pain in children aged 6 to 12 who need an enema for constipation or bloating in the emergency department. Children are randomly assigned to one of the two distraction methods, and their comfort levels are measured before, during, and after the procedure. The goal is to find simple, non-drug ways to improve the experience for young patients.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Stress ball or video distraction
What this could lead to: If effective, these simple, drug-free techniques could become standard practice to make enema procedures less distressing for children.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 72 children, so results may not apply to all kids or settings. The interventions may not significantly reduce discomfort.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder constipation disorder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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ABDOMINAL DISTENSION CONSTIPATION - FUNCTIONAL

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Locations

Manisa Merkez Efendi State Hospital

Manisa, 45140, Turkey (Türkiye)

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