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A short study to see how play activities help reduce pain and improve daily functioning in children after heart surgery.

Short Term Effect of Play Therapy on Pain and Functional Status in Pediatrics Post Cardiac Surgery -A Randmized Controlled Trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/01/101957
Enrollment
70
Registered
2026-01-23
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: I52- Other heart disorders in diseasesclassified elsewhere

Interventions

Intervention1: Play therapy: Experimental Group :- Play Therapy Group B will be given play therapy in the form of picking up sticks, bubble blowing, building blocks, pinwheel breathing, and balloon b

Sponsors

TMVs lokmanya Tilak college of hysiotherapy raghunath vihar sector 14 Kharghar Navi Mumbai 410210
Lead Sponsor
TMVs lokmanya Tilak college of physiotherapy Kharghar
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children between 5-10 years of age who are undergoing cardiac surgery.(congenital cardiac surgery ) Both male and female. Written informed consent and assent from parent. Ability to understand the language used in the assessment tools and instructions. 5. extubated patients ( POD-2)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Presence of other chronic or acute conditions (e.g., primary neuromuscular disorders, orthopedic issues,) that may independently affect posture or physical function. History of additional major surgeries unrelated to cardiac surgery within the past year. patients with sternal wound infections, dehiscence, or major complications preventing participation. children unable to engage in play therapy

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Post operative pain status Timepoint: Post operative day 2 and post operative day 7

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Functional status scoreTimepoint: Six days

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Hiranmayee Bagwe PT

TMVs lokmanya Tilak college of physiotherapy Kharghar Navi Mumbai

hiranmayee.bagwe@gmail.com9699969313

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026