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Time management training may ease fear in kids on dialysis

NCT ID NCT07593001

Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether teaching children aged 9-12 how to manage their time during haemodialysis can reduce their anxiety and fear. Twenty children were split into two groups: one received the training, the other got usual care. Researchers measured anxiety and fear levels before training, one week later, and one month later.

What this could mean

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Active substance
time management training (behavioural intervention)
What this could lead to
If it works, this simple training could help children feel less anxious and scared during haemodialysis sessions.
What could go wrong
This is a very small study with only 20 children, so results may not apply to everyone. The training's long-term benefits are unknown.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

20 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2025

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

9 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 9-12, * Children who can speak and understand Turkish, * Children without communication problems, * Children without learning disabilities, * Children approved by their families, * Children without physical disabilities. Exclusion Criteria: * Children who refuse to participate in the study, * Children who do not speak Turkish, * Children with communication problems, * Children with learning disabilities, * Children with intellectual disabilities.

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Conditions

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anxiety disorder chronic kidney disease

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CARE Children Haemodialysis patients

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gaziantep University

    Gaziantep, 27310, Turkey (Türkiye)

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