Using a toy to support the incision while children walk after abdominal surgery

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

This is a randomized controlled trial conducted at the Pediatric Surgery Department of Mersin University Hospital that randomized 74 children (37 toy, 37 control) who underwent abdominal surgery. The intervention group receives a toy used to support the wound area during initial postoperative mobilization, while the control group receives routine care. Pain and fear are measured by nurses before and after mobilization using the Wong–Baker Pain Scale and a fear scale. The study follows a predefined sample size calculation and pilot testing of data collection forms, with standard postoperative analgesia (single dose paracetamol) applied to participants.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged between 4 and 10 years
* Having undergone abdominal surgery
* Having undergone surgery under general anesthesia
* Having received a single dose of analgesic (paracetamol) after surgery
* Having undergone initial mobilization after surgery
* Volunteering to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

* Previous surgical intervention
* Major surgery
* Chronic illness
* The child has visual, hearing, and mental disabilities

Where it's running

• Tarsus University
  Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Duygu SÖNMEZ DÜZKAYA, PhD
• Email: duygusduzkaya@tarsus.edu.tr
• Phone: 2200

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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.