Simple toys may take the sting out of shots for young children

NCT ID NCT07669961

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Mersin University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests two simple, non-drug methods to help children aged 3-6 feel less pain and fear during a routine vaccination. One group of children will look at colorful distraction cards, while the other group will squeeze a special toy designed to help manage emotions. Researchers will measure pain and fear levels before, during, and after the shot to see which approach 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: distraction cards and emotion-regulation squeeze toy
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer parents and nurses a simple, drug-free way to make childhood vaccinations less painful and scary.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (68 children) comparing two active methods, so it won't show if either is better than no distraction. Results may not apply to all children or settings.

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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
RECRUITING

Mersin, Province, 33343, Turkey (Türkiye)

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