Kaleidoscope calms kids with cancer during needle pokes

NCT ID NCT07163104

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Zubeyde Ezgi Ercelik Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether using a kaleidoscope can reduce pain, anxiety, and fear in children aged 6-14 with cancer who are getting subcutaneous injections. The kaleidoscope is used as a distraction during the procedure. The study involves 72 children and compares their pain and fear levels using simple face scales.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: kaleidoscope
What this could lead to: If it works, this could give doctors a simple, safe, and cheap way to help children with cancer feel less pain and fear during injections.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 72 children. The results may not apply to all children or settings, and a kaleidoscope may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia anxiety disorder childhood malignant neoplasm neoplasm

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PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University Training and Research Hospital

Zonguldak, Turkey (Türkiye)

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