Virtual reality or kaleidoscope for kids' kidney scan anxiety
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This study tests whether using virtual reality (a fun headset) or a kaleidoscope during a kidney scan can help reduce children's fear and anxiety. It is for Turkish-speaking children aged 4–6 who are about to have this scan.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child must be 4 to 6 years old.
- Your child must speak Turkish.
- Your child will need to receive a radioactive medication before the scan.
- Your child cannot have a chronic disease besides a kidney condition.
- Your child cannot have had a kidney scintigraphy scan before.
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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