Effects of Interactive Toys and Robots on Anxiety and Fear in Children Receiving Nebulized Inhalation in the Pediatric Emergency Department

Launched by AYLIN KURT · Jun 29, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying whether playing with interactive toys and robots can help reduce anxiety and fear in children who are receiving nebulized inhalation treatment—a common breathing therapy—in a pediatric emergency room. The emergency room can be a scary place for children because of the unfamiliar environment, discomfort, and being away from their parents. The study aims to see if these fun, engaging tools can make the experience less stressful and help children feel calmer during their treatment.

Children between the ages of 4 and 10 who need this breathing treatment in the emergency department may be eligible to join, as long as their parents agree and the child can communicate without difficulties like speech or vision problems. If selected, children will be randomly assigned to either play with interactive toys and robots during their treatment or to receive usual care without these tools. This study will help doctors understand if these playful distractions really make a difference in easing children’s fears and improving their overall experience during medical care.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Being a child between the ages of 4-10,
• • Receiving nebulized inhalation treatment in the pediatric emergency department,
• • The parent agreeing to participate in the research,
• • The child not having speech or vision impairments or any other disabilities that would hinder or prevent communication.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Children whose parents' permission cannot be obtained
• • The child's speech and vision impairment, or any other disability that would make communication difficult or prevent it.