Simple tricks to ease Kids' pain during IV removal tested

NCT ID NCT06371612

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Mersin University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested two simple methods to reduce pain and fear in children aged 6-9 when a peripheral IV is removed. One method involved squeezing a stress ball as a distraction, and the other used an alcohol-free silicone spray to gently remove the adhesive tape. The study included 90 children and compared these methods to standard care. The goal was to find easy, non-drug ways to make a common hospital procedure less scary and painful for kids.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: adhesive remover spray and ball squeezing
What this could lead to: If effective, these simple, drug-free methods could help reduce pain and fear in children during IV removal, making hospital stays less stressful.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 90 children, so results may not apply to all kids or settings. The methods are low-risk but may not work for every child.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain Pain, Procedural

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

FEAR OF PAIN PROCEDURAL PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Mersin University

Mersin, Yenişehir, 33343, Turkey (Türkiye)

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