Buzzy, coaching, or kaleidoscope: which best calms kids during cancer shots?

NCT ID NCT07667712

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Kocaeli University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested three non-drug methods to reduce pain, fear, and anxiety during subcutaneous injections in 45 children aged 6–12 with cancer. The approaches were Buzzy® (a device that vibrates and cools the skin), a cognitive-behavioral coaching package, and a kaleidoscope for visual distraction. The goal was to find practical, safe options nurses can use to make needle procedures more comfortable 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: Buzzy® device (cold and vibration), cognitive behavioral intervention package, and kaleidoscope
What this could lead to: If successful, this could give nurses simple, drug-free tools to make routine injections less distressing for children with cancer.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial (45 children) comparing three approaches, so results may not apply to all children or settings. No long-term outcomes were measured.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer childhood malignant neoplasm neoplasm Pain, Procedural

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PEDIATRIC CANCER PROCEDURAL ANXIETY PROCEDURAL FEAR IN CHILDREN PROCEDURAL PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kocaeli University

Kocaeli, İzmit, 41001, Turkey (Türkiye)

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