The Effect of Bedside Yoga Intervention on Early Mobilization in Children | NCT07715487

NCT07715487

Overview

NCT ID: NCT07715487
Lead Sponsor: Cukurova UniversityOTHER
Official Title: The Effect of Bedside Yoga Intervention on Early Mobilization in Children Undergoing Surgery
Brief Summary: The postoperative period is a critical phase in which early mobilization can accelerate recovery and reduce the risk of complications. Early movement improves lung ventilation, thereby decreasing the likelihood of atelectasis and pneumonia, while also enhancing circulation to prevent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Furthermore, it promotes bowel motility, reduces the risk of constipation and ileus, preserves muscle strength, and improves overall well-being. Early mobilization has also been associated with better pain control, enhanced psychological well-being, reduced complication rates, and shorter hospital stays. However, in pediatric patients, factors such as pain, anxiety, and fear may delay the mobilization process.

Yoga has emerged as a promising non-pharmacological intervention due to its combination of breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, and gentle physical movements. Previous studies have demonstrated that yoga can reduce pain perception, improve pain tolerance, alleviate stress-related symptoms, and support physical recovery in children. Evidence suggests that yoga-based interventions may contribute to pain management by promoting relaxation and reducing psychological distress. In postoperative settings, bed-based yoga exercises have been reported to facilitate musculoskeletal relaxation, improve respiratory function, decrease anxiety and stress levels, and encourage earlier mobilization. Systematic reviews have further indicated that yoga may enhance both physical and psychological recovery following surgery, particularly through its effects on pain reduction and functional rehabilitation.

Although the benefits of bed-based yoga have been documented in adult surgical populations, research focusing on pediatric surgical patients remains limited. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the effect of bed-based yoga on early mobilization in pediatric surgical patients during the postoperative period. By investigating the effectiveness of this non-pharmacological intervention, the study seeks to address an important gap in the literature and contribute to evidence-based postoperative nursing care practices.

Status and Timeline

Status: Not yet recruiting
Last Update Posted: Jul 20, 2026Actual
Start Date: Jul 1, 2026Estimated
Primary Completion Date: Sep 1, 2026Estimated
Completion Date

Participation Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study: Child (0-17)
Sexes Eligible for Study: All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No
Eligibility Criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

Hospitalized in a pediatric surgery unit for surgery.

Able to participating in pediatric yoga.

Able to understand and communicate in Turkish.

Exclusion Criteria:

none

Study Plan

Study Type: Interventional
Phase: Not Applicable
Enrollment: 60Estimated
Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
Allocation: Randomized
Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)

Contacts and Locations

Central Contacts: Emel YÜRÜK, PHDContact
emelyurukbal@gmail.com05387115176

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Participant Group/Arms

No Intervention: GROUP WITH STANDARD CARE AND TREATMENTNo Intervention

Mothers will be informed about the study, and verbal consent will be obtained. Written informed consent will subsequently be secured using the Informed Consent Form. During the preoperative period, the Descriptive Information Form will be completed. In the postoperative period, mobilization activities will be monitored on an hourly basis. At the postoperative 8th hour, vital signs will be recorded, and the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale and the Visual Analog Scale for Fatigue will be administered. A pedometer will then be attached to the child, after which the child will be mobilized according to the standard clinical protocol of the unit. Five minutes after mobilization, vital signs will be reassessed, and the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale, Visual Analog Scale for Fatigue, Mobilization Assessment Form, Patient Mobility Scale, and Observer Mobility Scale will be completed. The Observer Mobility Scale will be evaluated independently by both the mother and the res

Pediatric Yoga GroupExperimental

Mothers will be informed about the study, and verbal consent will be obtained. Written informed consent will then be secured using the Informed Consent Form. During the preoperative period, the Descriptive Information Form will be completed, and each child will receive one session of pediatric yoga training to familiarize them with the intervention. At the postoperative 8th hour, vital signs will be recorded, and the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale and the Visual Analog Scale for Fatigue will be administered. Following these assessments, the child will participate in a pediatric yoga session. Five minutes after the completion of the yoga session, vital signs will be reassessed, and the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale and the Visual Analog Scale for Fatigue will be completed again. Subsequently, a pedometer will be attached to the child, and mobilization will be initiated according to the standard clinical protocol of the unit.

Behavioral: Pediatric Yoga Group