Popping candy for needles? sensory foam may take the ouch out of blood draws
NCT ID NCT07769775
First seen Aug 18, 2026 · Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether a multisensory foam, which stimulates touch, sight, hearing, and smell with a fun, cooling 'popping candy' effect, can reduce pain, anxiety, and fear in children aged 5 to 10 during a blood draw. Half the children will receive the foam during the procedure, while the other half receives standard care. Researchers will measure the children's self-reported pain and anxiety to see if this playful distraction helps.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Multisensory stimulation using a sensory foam (Happy Senso Therapy) that engages touch, sight, hearing, and smell during venipuncture.
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce distress during needle procedures in children, improving their experience and care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, and results may not apply to all children or settings. The foam's effect on pain and anxiety may be limited or inconsistent.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bilecik Seyh Edebali University
Bilecik, Turkey, Turkey (Türkiye)
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