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Playtime as medicine: can distraction tame nebulizer fear in kids?

NCT ID NCT06755918

Symptom relief Sponsor: Semra Kose Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 04, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether letting children play video games or paint a mask during nebulizer treatment reduces their anxiety and improves how well they cooperate. The study includes children aged 7 to 12 who are receiving their first nebulizer treatment in the hospital. Researchers will compare these two distraction methods against standard care to see which approach helps children stay calmer and more compliant during the procedure.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Behavioral interventions: playing video games or painting a mask during nebulizer treatment
What this could lead to
If effective, these distractions could offer simple, drug-free ways to ease children's anxiety and improve cooperation during nebulizer treatments.
What could go wrong
The trial is small and early, and results may not apply to all children. Some children might not find these activities engaging, or the effect on adherence could be minimal.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

66 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2024

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

7 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Between the ages of 7-12 * Receiving the first nebulization treatment after hospitalization * Able to speak and read Turkish * Receiving nebulizer treatment * Children who agree to participate in the study and children whose parents agree to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Those who are allergic to paint * Those who have a chronic disease and routinely use a nebulizer * Those who are connected to any respiratory device (mechanical, etc.) * Those who did not complete the intervention and wish to withdraw from the study * Those who have any body function deficiency that prevents coloring or tablet games

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Conditions

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anxiety disorder Patient Compliance

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Children Nebulization

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Necmettin Erbakan University

    Konya, Meram, Turkey (Türkiye)

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