Cartoons vs. stress balls: which eases Kids' needle pain best?

NCT ID NCT07669948

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

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tests two simple, non-drug methods to reduce pain and fear in children aged 6-9 during blood draws. One group watches a cartoon, the other squeezes a stress ball. Researchers will measure pain and fear levels during the procedure to see which works better.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: cartoon watching or ball squeezing
What this could lead to: If it works, this could give parents and nurses simple, drug-free ways to help children feel less pain and fear during blood draws.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 68 children, so results may not apply to all kids. The effects may be small or no different between the two methods.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain, Procedural

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PAIN-RELATED FEAR PROCEDURAL PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Mersin University Hospital

Mersin, Province, 33343, Turkey (Türkiye)

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