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Official title The Effect of Mandala on Anxiety and Fear Levels in Children With Leukemia Before Intrathecal Chemotherapy Treatment
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07203742
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study aims to examine the effect of mandala coloring activity, administered before intrathecal chemotherapy treatment in children with leukemia, on pre-procedure anxiety and fear in children. The main question this study aims to answer is: Does mandala coloring administered before intrathecal chemotherapy treatment reduce pre-procedure anxiety and fear in children with leukemia?
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 4 to 12
You may be able to join if
- The patient must be between 4 and 12 years of age.
- The patient must be hospitalized and followed up at the Pediatric Hematology Clinic.
- The patient must only be receiving leukemia treatment.
- The patient must not have any other chronic diseases.
- The patient must not have any systemic infections.
You likely can't join if
- Cases that do not meet the inclusion criteria will be excluded from the study.
See the full eligibility criteria
- The patient must be between 4 and 12 years of age.
- The patient must be hospitalized and followed up at the Pediatric Hematology Clinic.
- The patient must only be receiving leukemia treatment.
- The patient must not have any other chronic diseases.
- The patient must not have any systemic infections.
- The patient has received at least two courses of intrathecal chemotherapy treatment
- The patient does not have a diagnosis of psychological/mental symptoms as a side effect of chemotherapy treatment
- Intrathecal treatment will be administered to the patient in accordance with the chemotherapy protocol
- The patient and the caregiver parent are volunteers
- The caregiver parent speaks Turkish and is open to communication.
- Cases that do not meet the inclusion criteria will be excluded from the study.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 4 years to 12 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.