U.S., April 14 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07525388) titled 'The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercises With Therapeutic Clown' on April 07.
Brief Summary: This study was conducted to investigate the effects of progressive relaxation exercises, performed with the assistance of a therapeutic clown during the pre-operative period, on fear, anxiety and physiological parameters in children. This randomised controlled trial included children aged 6-10 years undergoing circumcision surgery. The children were randomised into three groups: a progressive relaxation exercise group led by a therapeutic clown, a progressive relaxation group led by a nurse, and a control group. Fear, anxiety and phys...