Playtime as medicine: new study tests if fun can ease chemo pain for kids

NCT ID NCT06368947

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study looks at whether guided play sessions can help children aged 10 to 18 with leukemia feel less pain and manage their emotions better while getting chemotherapy. Over 4 weeks, kids will take part in therapeutic play during treatment. Researchers will measure changes in pain tolerance and emotion regulation using special scales.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ataturk University Nursing of Faculty

    RECRUITING

    Erzurum, Erzurum, 25240, Turkey (Türkiye)

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