Ice before the needle: a cool trick to ease Kids' pain

NCT ID NCT06089889

First seen May 14, 2026 ยท Last updated May 14, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether putting ice on the skin before a needle stick can reduce pain in children aged 5 to 7. About 94 kids will take part, with half getting ice and half getting no special treatment. Pain is measured using a simple faces scale. The goal is to find a safe, drug-free way to make blood draws less scary.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • THQ hospital muridke and DHQ hospital sheikhupura

    Lahore, Pakistan, Pakistan

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