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New distraction technique may ease needle pain for kids with cancer

NCT ID NCT07170670

Symptom relief Sponsor: Birgul Erdogan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested a cognitive-behavioral intervention package (CBIP) in 54 children aged 6-18 with cancer who needed a port catheter needle insertion. The package included distraction, guidance, and parental support before and during the procedure. Researchers measured pain, anxiety, and fear levels before and after the insertion to see if the intervention helped.

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Active substance
Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention Package (CBIP) - a combination of distraction, guidance, and parental support
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could offer a simple, drug-free way to make port needle insertions less painful and scary for children with cancer.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 54 participants. The results may not apply to all children, and the intervention depends on the skill of the researcher.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

54 people

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Started

Sep 2024

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

6 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Are 6-18 years old, * Have a cancer diagnosis, * Have undergone at least one prior port catheter needle insertion, * Are willing to participate along with parental consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Have any visual, auditory, verbal, or cognitive impairment, * Are in the terminal stage of the disease, * Have a history of sedative, analgesic, or narcotic use within 24 hours prior to enrollment, * Have a fever or history of infection at the time of enrollment, * Have a pre-procedure WB-FPRS score of 2 or higher unrelated to the procedure, * Do not complete the study.

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Conditions

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anxiety disorder cancer Cancer Pain Pain

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Cancer associated pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kocaeli University Faculty of Health Sciences

    İzmit, Kocaeli, Turkey (Türkiye)

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