Squeeze away the ouch: new tool may ease Kids' needle pain

NCT ID NCT06984939

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a handheld device called Grasp can reduce pain and distress in children and adolescents aged 8-15 during needle procedures like blood draws or injections. Participants will either use the device or receive standard care, then report their pain and distress levels. The goal is to see if simple squeezing can make these procedures less uncomfortable.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain Pain, Procedural

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Haukeland University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Bergen, Vestland, 5021, Norway