Gum vs. needles: can a simple chew ease Kids' fear?

NCT ID NCT07326254

Summary

This study tested whether chewing gum could help reduce pain and fear in children getting a blood draw. Researchers compared 144 kids aged 7-12 who chewed sugared gum, sugar-free gum, or had no gum during the procedure. The goal was to find a simple, low-cost way to make medical procedures less scary and more comfortable for children.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mus State Hospital, Pediatric Blood Collection Unit

    Muş, Province, 49000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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