FEAR

This study looks at two fun ways to help children aged 7 to 10 feel less pain, fear, and anxiety during a skin prick test for allergies. One method uses virtual reality goggles to distract the child, and the other uses a vibrating device called Buzzy. About 111 children will be r…

This study looks at whether using a cold spray or a vibrating Buzzy device can help reduce pain and fear during penicillin injections. About 90 adults getting the shot will be randomly placed into one of three groups: cold spray, Buzzy device, or no extra help. Their pain and fea…

This study looks at whether watching a liquid-gel or sand hourglass during a blood draw can help children aged 5 to 10 feel less pain, fear, and anxiety. About 120 kids will be randomly assigned to use one type of hourglass or no hourglass. The goal is to find a simple, non-drug …

This study tests whether using a hologram during burn dressing changes can help lower pain, anxiety, and fear. About 70 burn patients will either watch a hologram or receive standard care while their bandages are changed. The goal is to see if this simple, drug-free distraction i…

This study looks at two simple, drug-free methods—Helfer Skin Tap (gentle tapping near the injection site) and a vibrating device—to see if they can lower pain and fear in children aged 5 to 10 getting a shot in the emergency room. About 186 children will be randomly assigned to …

This study compares two non-drug methods—a device called ShotBlocker and a tapping technique called Helfer—against standard care for reducing pain and fear during hormone injections in breast cancer patients. 99 women will be randomly assigned to one of three groups. The goal is …

This study looks at whether using a stress ball before a type of kidney stone surgery (called retrograde intrarenal surgery) can lower patients' anxiety and fear, and keep their heart rate and blood pressure more stable. About 66 adults will be randomly assigned to either use a s…

This study looks at whether a special coloring storybook, called "Alican's Brave Journey," can help children aged 6 to 9 feel less fear, anxiety, and pain before and after surgery. About 72 children having circumcision will be randomly split into two groups: one gets the storyboo…

This study looks at whether listening to music or using virtual reality can reduce pain, anxiety, and fear in children aged 6-12 with leukemia who need painful mouth sore care. About 45 children will be split into three groups: one gets music, one gets VR, and one gets standard c…

This study tests a structured education program for first-time pregnant women to reduce fear of childbirth and stress, and increase belief in normal birth. About 72 women will either take the program or get standard care. The goal is to help moms feel more prepared and have a pos…

This study looks at whether a special nurse-led conversation program can change how rural women think and feel about cervical cancer and Pap smears. About 80 women aged 30-65 living in rural areas will take part. The goal is to see if these talks reduce fear and improve health be…