A pinwheel, a hologram, or gum: which distraction tames Kids' needle fear?

NCT ID NCT07770191

NEW Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Gülsev Kutman Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 18, 2026 · Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether simple distractions—blowing a pinwheel, watching a 3D hologram of butterflies, or chewing sugar-free gum—can reduce pain and fear in children aged 5 to 10 during a blood draw. About 164 children will be randomly assigned to one of these three activities or to standard care. Right after the procedure, the child, a parent, and a nurse will each rate the child's pain and fear, and parents will also rate their satisfaction with the care. The goal is to find an easy, drug-free way to make blood draws less distressing for young patients.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Behavioral interventions: pinwheel blowing, 3D hologram viewing, and sugar-free gum chewing
What this could lead to: If effective, these simple, drug-free distractions could offer a low-cost way to reduce pain and fear for children during routine blood draws.
What could go wrong: The trial is relatively small and relies on subjective reports from children, which can vary. The interventions may not work for all children or in different clinical settings.

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Conditions

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agnosia

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FEAR PAIN MANAGEMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Tekirdağ City Hospital
RECRUITING

Tekirdağ, Turkey (Türkiye)

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