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The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercises With Therapeutic Clown

RecruitingNAAges 6 Years - 10 YearsMaleAtaturk University
NCT07525388 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of progressive relaxation exercises, performed with the assistance of a therapeutic clown during the pre-operative period, on fear, anxiety and physiological parameters in children. This randomised controlled trial included children aged 6-10 years undergoing circumcision surgery. The children were randomised into three groups: a progressive relaxation exercise group led by a therapeutic clown, a progressive relaxation group led by a nurse, and a control group. Fear, anxiety and physiological parameters (heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation) were assessed before and after the procedure.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 6 and 10 years, * Willing to participate in the study, * Admitted to the clinic for elective circumcision surgery, * Accessible prior to surgery, * With no cognitive impairments, * With no vision or hearing problems were included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Children who wished to withdraw from the study during the study period were excluded.
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What it tests

  • Relaxation exercise group led by a therapeutic clown
  • The relaxation exercise group led by a research nurse
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Where

1 site
Paediatric Surgery Clinic, Atatürk University Health Research and Training Hospital
Erzurum, Turkey (Türkiye)
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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