AI storytime calms kids before allergy needles
NCT ID NCT07453615
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study looks at whether watching a short, AI-created story video at home can help children aged 4 to 10 feel less anxious and scared before their first skin prick test for allergies. About 100 kids will be split into two groups: one watches the video, the other gets standard care. Researchers will measure anxiety and fear levels before and during the procedure to see if the video makes a difference.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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102 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2026
- Finished
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Jul 2026
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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4 to 10 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged between 4 and 10 years (from 4th birthday to 11th birthday). * Children undergoing a Skin Prick Test (SPT) for the first time. * Presence of suspected Allergic Rhinitis and/or Asthma. * Cognitive ability to understand Turkish, follow the video story, and interpret visual assessment scales. * Parents with internet access to view the digital content. * Obtained parental informed consent and child assent (for ages 7 and above) Exclusion Criteria: * Previous experience with Skin Prick Testing or a history of frequent medical procedures (e.g., frequent blood draws, surgeries) due to chronic illness. * Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, severe ADHD(attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), intellectual disability, or severe psychiatric conditions preventing cooperation. * Significant visual or hearing impairments that prevent engagement with the video content. * Use of anxiolytics, sedatives, or medications affecting cognitive functions within the last 24 hours. * Chronic health problems (e.g., malignancy, immunodeficiency) that may elevate baseline anxiety levels. * Patients undergoing SPT for suspected Food Allergy, Drug Allergy, or Bee Venom Allergy. * For the intervention group: Failure to watch the video or answering the three "validation questions" incorrectly on the procedure day.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Health Sciences University Antalya Training and Research Hospital
Antalya, 07030, Turkey (Türkiye)
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