Toy instruments may soothe needle fears in young children
NCT ID NCT06983093
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study will test whether playing with a rain stick or a musical egg during a blood draw can lower pain, fear, and anxiety in children ages 4 to 6. About 120 children will be randomly assigned to use one of these toys or receive standard care. The goal is to find a simple, non-drug way to make blood collection less stressful for young kids.
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Conditions
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Dr. Ali Kemal Belviranlı Obstetrics and Gynecology and Children's Hospital
Konya, Turkey (Türkiye)
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