Animation videos to reduce anxiety during stem cell transplant
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether cartoon-based education videos help children (ages 4–10) and their parents feel less anxious before and during a stem cell transplant procedure. The trial compares children and families who watch the videos with those who receive standard care.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 4 and 10 years old
- Your child is scheduled for their first stem cell transplant (hematopoietic stem cell transplantation)
- Your child can speak and understand Turkish fluently
- Your child has no diagnosed cognitive impairment or significant learning disability
- You (the parent/guardian) will stay with your child throughout the hospital stay as their primary caregiver
- Both you and your child can provide informed consent (written for you; verbal assent for children 7+)
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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