Finger puppets and video games soothe Toddlers' fear during breathing treatments
NCT ID NCT07442019
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether using finger puppets, video games, or stress balls can help reduce fear and improve emotional behavior in children aged 4-6 who need inhaler therapy. 120 children participated, and researchers measured their fear levels, emotional responses, and parent satisfaction. The goal was to find simple, fun ways to make a scary medical experience easier for young kids.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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120 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2024
- Finished
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Jan 2025
- 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: * the child being between 4-6 years old, * receiving inhaler treatment via mask, * not having received inhaler treatment for the last 6 months, * receiving bronchodilator medications as part of inhaler treatment, * having no vision or speech problems, * having no hearing problems, * the child and parent being able to speak and understand Turkish fluently, * being willing to participate in the study, and the families agreeing to participate in the research and signing the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * the child receiving medications other than bronchodilators as part of inhaler treatment, * the child and parent not being able to speak or understand Turkish fluently, and not being willing to participate in the study.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Public Hospital
Karaman, 7000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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