Puppets and pop-up books may calm terrified toddlers during breathing treatments
NCT ID NCT06874491
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether two simple distraction methods—a moving 3D book or a hand puppet—can lower fear and anxiety in preschool children (ages 4-6) receiving inhalation therapy for the first time. Researchers will measure fear and anxiety levels before and after the treatment. The goal is to make a scary procedure more fun and improve cooperation.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- moving and 3D book or hand puppet
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could give hospitals a simple, fun way to help young children feel less scared and anxious during inhalation treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 126 children, so results may not apply to all kids or settings. The distraction methods may not work for every child.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 126 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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4 to 6 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * -Being between 4-6 years old * Not having a developmental disability * Not having a history of sedative, analgesic or narcotic substance use within 24 hours before application * Receiving inhalation therapy for the first time * Not having a chronic disease * Children who are accompanied by their mother or father during the procedure will be included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Being under 4 years old or over 6 years old * having a chronic disease
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ataturk University Nursing of Faculty
RECRUITINGErzurum, Turkey (Türkiye)
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