Chewing gum may ease needle pain for kids
NCT ID NCT07326254
First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 15 times
Summary
This study looked at whether chewing gum (with or without sugar) can reduce pain, fear, and crying in children aged 7 to 12 during blood draws. A total of 144 children were randomly assigned to chew sugared gum, sugar-free gum, or no gum. Researchers measured pain and fear using simple rating scales and recorded how long each child cried. The goal was to see if this easy, low-cost method could make needle procedures less stressful for kids.
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Mus State Hospital, Pediatric Blood Collection Unit
Muş, Province, 49000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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