Toy Nebulizer vs Distraction Cards to Ease Fear During Nebulization

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

In this randomized controlled trial, children aged 3-6 undergoing initial nebulization for acute respiratory conditions are assigned to either a toy nebulizer or distraction cards during sessions. Fear is measured with the Child Fear Scale and parental satisfaction with a 5-point scale, across four weeks of three sessions each. The goal is to see which non-pharmacological approach more effectively lowers fear and improves adherence to therapy. Data will be analyzed with t-tests and ANOVA to determine statistical differences (p < 0.05).

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:Children aged 3-6 years receiving nebulization therapy for the first time due to acute respiratory conditions (e.g., asthma or bronchitis).

2\. Presence of at least one parent (preferably the mother) during the procedure who is capable of evaluation and communication in Arabic or Kurdish.

3\. Children who are alert and able to cooperate (absence of severe pain or any condition preventing basic communication).

4\. Voluntary written informed consent obtained from the parents and assent from the child (where applicable).

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Exclusion Criteria:Prior history of nebulization therapy (to ensure the fear response is not conditioned by past experiences).

2\. Children with cognitive, neurological, or developmental disabilities, or severe chronic illnesses (e.g., terminal cancer).

3\. Parental inability to complete fear or satisfaction questionnaires due to disability or illiteracy.

4\. Refusal to participate by the child or parent, or the presence of emergency conditions requiring immediate life-saving intervention.

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Where it's running

• Hospital Ibn Al Atheer
  Baghdad, Mousl, Iraq Recruiting

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.