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Stuffed animal study shows promise for easing Kids' hospital stress

NCT ID NCT06508905

Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul Medipol University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether giving a sleep companion toy to children aged 6-12 during a hospital stay could reduce their psychosocial symptoms like anxiety and stress. 97 children participated, and researchers measured their symptoms using a scale. The goal was to see if a simple, comforting object could make the hospital experience less upsetting for kids.

What this could mean

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Active substance
sleep companion toy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to help children feel less anxious and stressed while in the hospital.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 97 children. The results may not apply to all hospitals or age groups, and the effect may be modest.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

97 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2023

Finished

Sep 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

6 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Hospitalized school-age children (6-12 years old), * No mental disability, * Volunteer to participate in the research, * No allergies, * Children who are hospitalized for at least 3 days Exclusion Criteria: * Hospitalized children under 6 years of age and over 12 years of age, * Predicted discharge in less than 3 days, * Children with a sleeping companion

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  • Medipol University

    Istanbul, Beykoz, 34810, Turkey (Türkiye)