The Impact of a Musical Starry Sky Projector on Fatigue, Sleep, and Quality of Life in Pediatric Oncology Patients (SLEEP)

Trakya University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Quality of Life; Sleep Problems; Pediatric Oncology; Fatigue Intensity

Treatments: Other: musical starry sky projector

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06587815

KOC UNI

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study evaluated the effect of an Ocean Wave and LED Starry Sky Projector on fatigue, sleep, and quality of life in pediatric oncology patients.

Full description

Sleep disturbances and fatigue were common issues among pediatric oncology patients, significantly impacting their overall quality of life. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of an Ocean Wave and LED Starry Sky Projector on fatigue, sleep patterns, and quality of life in this patient population. The research was structured as a parallel-group, randomized controlled trial. Pediatric oncology patients, aged 8-18 years, were recruited for participation.

The study intervention group used the Ocean Wave and LED Starry Sky Projector each night for one month, along with receiving the standard care typically provided in the oncology unit. The projector created a soothing visual and auditory environment designed to help induce relaxation, potentially improving sleep and reducing fatigue. Meanwhile, the control group received only the standard care offered to pediatric oncology patients, without the addition of the projector intervention. This study offered valuable insights into the use of non-pharmacological interventions for improving sleep quality and reducing fatigue among pediatric oncology patients.

Enrollment: 60 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 8 to 18 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Pediatric oncology patients aged 8-18 years.
• Recently diagnosed (< 1 month).
• Active receiving chemotherapy treatment
• Able to read and write in Turkish.
• Willing to participate voluntarily.

Exclusion criteria

• Being at the end of life
• Diagnosed with mental problems.
• Haemoglobin levels below 7 mg/dL).
• Having visual or hearing impairments.
• Unable to understand or communicate in Turkish.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Supportive Care

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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60 participants in 2 patient groups

Control Group

No Intervention group

Description:

Children in the control group were received standard care of the clinic

Intervention Group

Experimental group

Description:

Children in the intervention group received musical starry sky projector during the sleep time.

Treatment:

Other: musical starry sky projector