Gardening to reduce anxiety in hospitalized children
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at whether gardening activities can help reduce anxiety and improve the emotional well-being of children while they are in the hospital. If your child is between 6 and 12 and has been hospitalized for a few days, they may be able to participate in supervised gardening sessions.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 and 12 years old.
- Your child is in the hospital for a sudden illness or injury (not a long-term condition).
- Your child has been in the hospital for at least 3 days but no more than 7 days.
- Your child is awake, alert, and able to understand what's happening.
- Your child does not have a plant allergy, a skin condition that would make gardening uncomfortable, or a physical or mental disability that would prevent them from joining in garden activities.
- Your child and you (the parent) both 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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