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Simple squeeze toys may help kids handle scary swabs

NCT ID NCT07319806

Symptom relief Sponsor: Sakarya University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether giving children a palm stimulator or a stress ball to squeeze during a respiratory swab can reduce their pain, fear, and distress. About 35 children aged 6 to 12 will be randomly assigned to use one of these tools or receive standard care. Researchers will measure pain, fear, and emotional responses right after the procedure.

What this could mean

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Active substance
palm stimulator and stress ball
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give nurses a simple, drug-free way to help children feel less pain and fear during common medical procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study with only 35 children, so results may not apply to all kids. The effect may be small or no better than routine care.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 35 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

May 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2025

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

6 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 6 to 12 years * Hospitalized children scheduled for respiratory panel specimen collection * Ability to communicate verbally, understand instructions, and follow commands * Children not receiving sedative, anticonvulsant, or analgesic medications at the time of the procedure * Written informed consent obtained from a parent or legal guardian * Assent obtained from the child * Willingness of the child and parent/legal guardian to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Children who do not consent or assent to participate * Children requiring more than one attempt for respiratory panel specimen collection * Presence of chronic, acute, or life-threatening medical conditions * Children with cognitive or communication impairments that prevent reliable assessment * Children with dependence on electronic or technological devices that may interfere with the intervention

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Conditions

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anxiety disorder Pain, Procedural

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Children Fear anxiety Procedural pain

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Düzce University

    Düzce, Turkey (Türkiye)

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