Puppets and cartoons: a new way to soothe kids during needles?
NCT ID NCT07237074
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether showing finger puppets or cartoons to children aged 3-6 before a blood draw can lower their pain and fear. About 120 children will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: finger puppets, cartoons, or standard care (no extra distraction). Researchers will measure pain using a faces scale and fear with a special children's fear scale. The goal is to find a simple, non-medical way to improve kids' experience during medical procedures.
What this could mean
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Active substance
finger puppets and cartoons
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give hospitals a simple, drug-free way to ease pain and fear in young children during blood draws.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 120 children. Results may not apply to all kids or settings, and the effect might be small.
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Locations
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Hitit University Erol Olçok Education and Research Hospital
Çorum, Merkez, 19200, Turkey (Türkiye)