Gardening activities for hospitalized children's anxiety
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at whether doing simple gardening activities can help reduce anxiety and improve the emotional well-being of children who are staying in the hospital. If your child enjoys nature, this might be a calming and fun way to cope with being in the hospital.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 and 12 years old.
- Your child is currently in the hospital for an acute (short-term) medical issue and has been there for at least 3 days but no more than 7 days.
- Your child has been hospitalized at least once before.
- Your child is awake, alert, and able to understand and agree to participate.
- Your child does not have a plant allergy, skin condition, or physical/mental disability that would make gardening unsafe or difficult.
- Your child's doctor and you (the parent) and your child all agree to take part.
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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