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The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercises With Therapeutic Clown

RECRUITINGN/ASponsored by Ataturk University
Actively Recruiting
PhaseN/A
SponsorAtaturk University
Started2025-03-25
Est. completion2026-04-01
Eligibility
Age6 Years – 10 Years
SexMALE
Healthy vol.Accepted
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NCT07525388

Summary

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.

Eligibility

Age: 6 Years – 10 YearsSex: MALEHealthy volunteers accepted
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.

Conditions5

AnxietyFearRelaxation ExerciseSurgeryTherapeutic Clown

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