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NCT ID: NCT03586180 Completed - Cancer Clinical Trials

Medical Clowning: Needs Assessment and Implication for Hospitalized Children With Cancer/Blood Disease

Start date: June 7, 2018
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Study type: Observational

Hospitalized children who undergo painful procedures are more susceptible than others to experiencing iatrogenic effects, such as anxiety, pain, and severe stress. Clowns in clinical setting have been found to be effective in reducing children's experiences of these effects during hospitalization and before procedures. This article provides an overview of clowning in health care settings; reviews major studies conducted on clowning for hospitalized children, discussing evidence that clown interventions decrease pain and distress in pediatric patients; and concludes with a discussion of health care clowning as a profession.