The Effect of Health Riddles on Fear, Anxiety, and Pain in Circumcised Children
Recruiting · NCT07052955 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
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Health Riddles GroupThe Normal Riddles Book
What this trial is about
This study was designed as a randomized controlled experimental method to examine the effects of health puzzles on the fear, anxiety and pain levels that occur in the pre- and postoperative periods in children who underwent circumcision.
Who can take part
Age range
4 Years to 6 Years
Sex
Male
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Children who apply to Gümüşhane State Hospital Pediatric Surgery Department for circumcision
- Children between the ages of 4-6
- Not having had any previous surgical intervention
- Not having any problems with vision, hearing or speech
- Written consent given by a parent or legal guardian
- Not having health problems that could affect the research results, such as chronic disease or developmental delay
- The child and his/her family being open to communication and willing to cooperate during the study participation process
Exclusion criteria
- If the child or family does not want to continue the research
- If there is a sudden and serious deterioration in the child's health
- If participants do not comply with the research protocol, do not use the provided materials or do not participate in the measurements and do not continue
- If unexpected complications develop during the circumcision procedure
- If it is determined that the rights of the participants have been violated in accordance with ethical rules
- In these cases, the participant will be removed from the research and appropriate health care will be provided where necessary.
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- Baglarbasi District Shahbenders District Cluster Houses No.56/B Center/Gumushane - Gümüşhane, Center, Turkey (Türkiye)