Game on! digital distractions ease Kids' stitch pain, study finds

NCT ID NCT06598410

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study looked at whether playing digital games or watching cartoons can help children aged 5 to 10 feel less pain, fear, and anxiety while getting stitches in the emergency room. A total of 90 children were split into three groups: one played a digital game, one watched cartoons, and one received standard care. The results will show if these fun distractions make the experience less scary and painful for kids.

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Locations

  • Tarsus University

    Mersin, 33400, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Tarsus University

    Tarsus, Turkey (Türkiye)

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