The Effect of the Cold Arm Sling Elevation Pillow on Postoperative Anxiety and Comfort in Children

The purpose of this clinical trial is to learn whether the use of a "cold and arm sling elevation pillow" affects anxiety and comfort levels in children aged 7-12 years undergoing surgery for upper extremity fractures. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does the use of a cold and arm sling elevation pillow reduce postoperative anxiety levels in children? * Does the use of a cold and arm sling elevation pillow increase postoperative comfort levels in children? Researchers will compare the experimental group (using the specially designed cold and arm sling elevation pillow) with the control group (receiving standard clinical care, including standard pillows and separate ice packs) to see the effects of the integrated pillow on anxiety and comfort. Participants will: * Receive education before surgery based on their randomly assigned group (experimental or control), * Use the assigned elevation and cold application method for the first 24 hours following surgery, * Complete anxiety and comfort assessment scales at four different time points: before the intervention, just before surgery, 6 hours after surgery, and at the time of discharge.

NCT Number	NCT07475975
Lead Sponsor	Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Collaborators: Baltalimani Bone Diseases Research and Training Hospital
Conditions	Upper Extremity Fractures, Postoperative Anxiety, Patient Comfort
Enrollment	80 participants
Start Date	2026-09-01
Primary Completion	2027-09-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-12-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-07-07