Magic on the ward: could a puppet show take the ouch out of needles?
NCT ID NCT07746973
First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a magic show featuring a puppet named 'Kuco' can reduce pain and fear in children aged 5-8 during needle procedures like blood draws or IV insertion. Half of the 80 children will watch the magic show before and during the procedure, while the other half receives standard care. Pain and fear are measured right before and after the procedure using child-friendly scales. The goal is to see if this playful distraction can make medical procedures less stressful for young patients.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- A magic show featuring a puppet named 'Kuco' as a behavioral distraction technique
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce pain and fear in children during needle procedures, improving their experience and cooperation.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is small (80 children) and early, so results may not apply broadly. The effect may be limited or not significant compared to routine care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bingöl State Hospital
Bingoel, Bingöl, 12000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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