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NCT07408037 Preoperative Gamified Breathing Exercise on Anxiety and Delirium in Children.

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NCT ID NCT07408037
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Bozok University
Condition Preoperative Anxiety (Ameliyat Öncesi Anksiyete)
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 80 participants
Start Date 2024-03-03
Primary Completion 2026-11-12

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 3 Years
Max Age 7 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Gamified Breathing Exercises

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 80 participants in total. It began in 2024-03-03 with a primary completion date of 2026-11-12.

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Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effect of preoperative gamified breathing exercises on preoperative anxiety and postoperative emergence delirium in children. The intervention includes games like ball blowing and bubble blowing. Anxiety is measured using the mYPAS-SF scale, and delirium is assessed with the PAED scale.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 3 to 7 years (preschool age). Scheduled for elective (planned) surgery at Bursa Uludag University Hospital. Physical status classified as ASA I or ASA II. Children and parents who volunteer to participate and provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: Children with chronic neurological or psychiatric disorders. Children with existing respiratory system diseases that prevent breathing exercises. Children or parents with communication barriers (e.g., severe hearing or speech impairment). Children undergoing emergency (non-elective) surgery. \-

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Gulay ÖZTAŞ, PhD

✉ oztas.gulay19@gmail.com

📞 +905548690708

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07408037 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 3 Years or older, up to 7 Years, studying Preoperative Anxiety (Ameliyat Öncesi Anksiyete). Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT07408037 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07408037 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at oztas.gulay19@gmail.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07408037 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Bursa, Turkey (Türkiye).

Who is sponsoring the NCT07408037 clinical trial?

NCT07408037 is sponsored by Bozok University. The trial plans to enroll 80 participants.

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