Toy nebulizers or distraction cards: which eases Kids' fear best?

NCT ID NCT07417839

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

Summary

This study tests two simple ways to reduce fear in children aged 3-6 who need breathing treatments (nebulization) for conditions like asthma. One group uses a toy-shaped nebulizer, another uses colorful distraction cards with games, and a third group gets standard care. Researchers will measure children's fear levels and how satisfied parents are with the experience. The goal is to find a low-cost, non-medical way to make these treatments less scary for young kids.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a simple, non-drug way to reduce children's fear during breathing treatments and increase parent satisfaction.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study (120 children) comparing two behavioral methods. Results may not apply to all children or settings, and neither approach is a medical treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

asthma bronchitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital Ibn Al Atheer

    RECRUITING

    Baghdad, Mousl, 41001, Iraq

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