Educational movie for kids getting spinal chemo
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if watching an educational movie before a spinal chemotherapy procedure can reduce fear and pain in children. It compares the movie to standard care to see if it helps kids feel more comfortable.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Child is between 5 and 10 years old
- Parent and child both agree to participate
- Child does not have a low blood cell count (pancytopenia) or sensory loss
- Child can communicate well and has age-appropriate thinking skills
- Child has not taken any pain medicine in the last 4 hours
- Child does not have an infection needing isolation and does not wear glasses
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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