Imagery therapy for chemo-related nausea in children
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This study tests if guided imagery (a relaxation technique using mental images) can help reduce nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy in children ages 7 to 18. It may offer a drug-free way to manage these side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are between 7 and 18 years old.
- You will receive chemotherapy through a vein (IV).
- You do not have a condition that affects your ability to communicate (like a neurological or cognitive disease).
- Your chemotherapy is known to cause moderate to severe nausea or vomiting.
- You are able to speak Turkish and have no hearing, sight, or speech problems.
- Both you and your parent agree to take part in the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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