Inhalation Treatment Distraction in Children

Launched by ATATURK UNIVERSITY · Mar 8, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how different ways to distract young children can help reduce their fear and anxiety during inhalation therapy, which is a treatment that requires wearing a face mask. The study will involve preschool children aged 4 to 6 who are experiencing inhalation therapy for the first time. Researchers want to see if these distraction methods can make the experience less scary and more enjoyable, helping kids to relax and cooperate better during the treatment.

To be part of the study, children must be between 4 and 6 years old, without developmental disabilities or chronic illnesses, and they cannot have used any strong medications like sedatives or pain relievers in the 24 hours before the treatment. Parents will be with their children during the process. The trial hopes to find new ways of making inhalation therapy a positive experience for kids, as past studies have not explored these specific distraction techniques. If successful, this could help many children feel more comfortable during medical treatments in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • -Being between 4-6 years old
• • Not having a developmental disability
• • Not having a history of sedative, analgesic or narcotic substance use within 24 hours before application
• • Receiving inhalation therapy for the first time
• • Not having a chronic disease
• • Children who are accompanied by their mother or father during the procedure will be included in the study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Being under 4 years old or over 6 years old
• • having a chronic disease