Maraca magic? study tests if shaking a toy eases needle pain in toddlers
NCT ID NCT07248852
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether having a child shake a maraca in the arm opposite to where a blood draw happens can reduce pain. Researchers will compare this playful distraction plus usual care against usual care alone in 160 children aged 1 to 3 years. The goal is to see if active movement can lower pain, fear, and the need for restraint during the procedure.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- guided movement with a maraca
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease pain and fear during blood draws for toddlers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 160 children. The distraction may not significantly reduce pain, and results may not apply to all settings.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Direction de la recherche et de l'innovation
Paris, 75012, France
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