Superhero bandages soothe burn pain in children, study finds
NCT ID NCT07313735
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether using bandages printed with cartoon characters helps children feel less fear, stress, and pain during burn dressing changes. 42 children aged 6-11 with second-degree burns were randomly assigned to get either cartoon or plain bandages. The goal was to see if a simple, child-friendly distraction could make a painful procedure more comfortable.
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Van Regional Training and Research Hospital
Van, Turkey, 65090, Turkey (Türkiye)
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