Hourglass distraction tested to ease Kids' needle pain
NCT ID NCT07312084
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will test whether watching a liquid-gel or sand hourglass during blood collection can reduce pain, fear, and anxiety in children aged 5 to 10. About 120 children will be randomly assigned to use one type of hourglass or no hourglass. The goal is to find a simple, non-drug way to make blood draws less stressful for kids.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- hourglass (liquid gel-based or sand-based)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, using an hourglass could be a simple, drug-free way to help children feel less pain and fear during blood draws.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 120 children. The hourglasses may not significantly reduce pain or anxiety compared to standard care.
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