Xylophone distraction eases IV fear in young children
NCT ID NCT06938776
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether playing a xylophone during an IV insertion can help hospitalized children aged 3 to 6 feel less pain and fear. 64 children were randomly assigned to either play the toy with a nurse or receive standard care. Researchers measured pain, fear, and parent satisfaction to see if this simple distraction works.
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Trakya University Hospital
Edirne, 22020, Turkey (Türkiye)
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