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A 5-Minute video before burn dressing: could it calm a Child's fear?

NCT ID NCT07796243

Symptom relief Sponsor: Izmir Katip Celebi University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 01, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This trial tests whether brief, video-guided jaw relaxation or breathing exercises can reduce anxiety and fear in children aged 4 to 10 who are having burn dressings changed. Children in a pediatric burn unit will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: jaw relaxation, breathing exercises, or routine care. The children in the intervention groups will follow a 5-minute video right before their dressing change. Researchers will measure anxiety and fear at three points and time how long the dressing takes.

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Active substance
Video-guided jaw relaxation and video-guided breathing exercises
What this could lead to
If effective, these brief video-guided exercises could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce anxiety and fear in children during burn dressing changes.
What could go wrong
The trial is small and early, so results may not apply broadly. The exercises may not reduce anxiety or fear enough to make a meaningful difference.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

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Expected to start

Jun 2027

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Expected to finish

Jun 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

4 to 10 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 4-10 years * Receiving inpatient treatment in the Pediatric Burn Unit * Having undergone at least three previous burn dressing procedures * Able to communicate in Turkish * No visual or hearing impairment that would prevent participation in the video-guided intervention * No administration of an anxiolytic medication before the dressing procedure that could affect the study outcomes * No burns involving the face or neck * Child and parent/legal guardian willing to participate in the study and provide the required assent/consent Exclusion Criteria: * Child or parent/legal guardian requesting withdrawal from the study * Inability to tolerate or complete the assigned video-guided jaw relaxation or breathing exercise * Development of a serious clinical complication or requirement for intensive care during data collection * Inability or refusal to comply with the study protocol, including discontinuation or refusal of the assigned intervention

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Conditions

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anxiety disorder burn

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Burn

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