Stress ball to reduce anxiety in hospitalized children
Part of Injuries & trauma, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether squeezing a stress ball can help reduce fear and anxiety in children ages 6 to 12 who are in the hospital for tests or treatments (not surgery). It is a simple, drug-free way to help your child feel calmer.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 and 12 years old.
- Your child does not have any physical or mental illness.
- Your child has not taken any pain medicine in the last 6 hours.
- Your child is in the hospital for tests or treatment, not for surgery.
- You and your child feel comfortable speaking and understanding Turkish.
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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