Educational movie before spinal chemo to reduce fear and pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether showing children a short educational movie before their spinal chemotherapy (a needle into the spine) helps reduce their fear and pain during and after the procedure. It is designed for children aged 5–10 who are able and willing to watch the movie.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Child is between 5 and 10 years old.
- Family and child agree to take part.
- Child is not in a period of low blood counts (pancytopenia).
- Child has no sensory loss and can communicate normally.
- No psychological diagnosis; child has age-appropriate cognitive abilities.
- No pain medication taken in the last 4 hours before the procedure.
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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