Stickers soothe needle fears in children, study finds

NCT ID NCT07245043

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

Summary

This study looked at whether giving children stickers during an IV insertion can lower their pain and anxiety. 72 children aged 5 to 10 took part. The idea is that stickers can distract kids and make the experience less scary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia anxiety anxiety disorder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mardin Education and Research Hospital

    Mardin, Artuklu, 47100, Turkey (Türkiye)