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NCT Number: NCT06584019

The Effect of Range of Motion (ROM) exercıses on Comfort Level and vıtal sıgns

This experimental study aims to examine the effects of ROM (Range of Motion) exercises on comfort level and vital signs in children diagnosed with cancer.

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Key information

Conditions

Children With Cancer Neoplasms

Age range

6 year–12 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Medipol University

Istanbul, Beykoz, 34810, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

The sample of the study consisted of a total of 60 oncology patient children, 30 in the experimental group and 30 in the control group, between the ages of 6-12, who were hospitalized in the Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Unit and Pediatric Hematology Oncology Service of a state hospital. The data of the study were collected with the "Data Collection Form", "Life Findings Table" and "Comfort Scale in Children". Range of motion exercise applications continued once a day for 5 days a week for approximately 20 minutes. Fever, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, pain and comfort levels of the children were measured before and after the exercise. In the study, it was investigated whether Range of motion exercises have an effect on vital signs and comfort levels of children with cancer.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Individuals between 6 and 12 years of age.
  • Patients diagnosed with oncology.
  • Patients who agreed to participate in the study and whose consent was obtained from their parents.
  • Patients who can communicate and are conscious.

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients with fractures or orthopedic conditions that may limit exercise.
  • Patients with serious cardiac problems that may prevent exercise.

Treatment and study plan

Range Of Motion applied group

Other

Range Of Motion was applied once a day for approximately 20 minutes for 5 days.

Primary outcomes

  1. Body temperature

    Time frame: For 5 days/ 2 times a day/ before and after a 20 minute range of motion.

    For 5 days, children's body temperature was taken 2 times before and after 20 minutes of Range Of Motion.

  2. Pulse

    Time frame: For 5 days/ 2 times a day/ before and after a 20 minute range of motion.

    For 5 days, children's pulse was taken 2 times before and after 20 minutes of Range Of Motion.

  3. Respiration

    Time frame: For 5 days/ 2 times a day/ before and after a 20 minute range of motion.

    For 5 days, children's Respiration was taken 2 times before and after 20 minutes of Range Of Motion.

  4. Blood pressure

    Time frame: For 5 days/ 2 times a day/ before and after a 20 minute range of motion.

    For 5 days, children's systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure was taken 2 times before and after 20 minutes of Range Of Motion.

  5. Comfort

    Time frame: For 5 days/ 2 times a day/ before and after a 20 minute range of motion.

    For 5 days, children's comfort level was taken 2 times before and after 20 minutes of Range Of Motion.

    Pediatric Comfort Assessment Scale was used for measurement. It evaluates 5 parameters: sounds, motor movements, performance, facial expressions and other. Each item is evaluated on a 5-point Likert scale from 0 to 4 (0/Not Available, 1/No, 2/Somewhat, 3/Moderate, 4/Strong) from bad to good. Higher scores indicate a higher level of comfort.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Istanbul Medipol University Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Range of Motion (ROM) Exercises Applied to Oncology Patients in the 6-12 Years Group on the Comfort Level and Vital Signs

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2024
First posted
Sep 4, 2024
Registry last updated
Sep 19, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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