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The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercises With Therapeutic Clown
Led by Ataturk University · Updated on 2026-04-13
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
66 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercises With Therapeutic Clown
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged between 6 and 10 years
- Willing to participate in the study
- Admitted to the clinic for elective circumcision surgery
- Accessible prior to surgery
- No cognitive impairments
- No vision or hearing problems
You will not qualify if you...
- Children who wished to withdraw from the study during the study period were excluded
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Paediatric Surgery Clinic, Atatürk University Health Research and Training Hospital
Erzurum, Turkey (Türkiye), 25240
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Research Team
S
Sümeyye Ekici
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
3
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