Buzzy bee or brain games: which calms kids during a needle?

NCT ID NCT07689370

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

First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests two non-drug approaches to help children aged 7–12 feel less pain, fear, and anxiety during a blood draw. One group uses Buzzy®, a device that applies cold and vibration near the needle site. Another group receives a cognitive behavioral package that includes age-appropriate information, distraction techniques, and parent guidance. A third group gets routine care. The goal is to see whether either method works better than standard practice.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Buzzy (cold and vibration device) and Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Package
What this could lead to: If effective, these simple, drug-free methods could become standard practice to make blood draws less distressing for children.
What could go wrong: This is a single-center study with 180 children, so results may not apply to all settings or age groups. The interventions may not significantly outperform routine care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain, Procedural

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PROCEDURAL ANXIETY PROCEDURAL FEAR PROCEDURAL PAIN

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Locations

Kocaeli University Faculty of Health Sciences

Köseköy, Kocaeli, Turkey (Türkiye)

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