The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercises With Therapeutic Clown

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 physiological parameters (heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation) were assessed before and after the procedure.

NCT Number	NCT07525388
Lead Sponsor	Ataturk University
Conditions	Therapeutic Clown, Relaxation Exercise, Anxiety, Fear, Surgery
Enrollment	162 participants
Start Date	2025-03-25
Primary Completion	2026-04-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-06-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-07-07