Can a cartoon or stress ball take the fear out of a Child's enema?
NCT ID NCT07754136
First seen Aug 10, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether simple distractions—squeezing a stress ball or watching cartoons—can lower fear and pain in children aged 6-12 during an enema in the pediatric emergency department. About 174 children will be split into three groups: one watches cartoons, one uses a stress ball, and one receives standard care without extra distraction. Researchers will measure fear and pain levels reported by the child, parents, and nurses, along with satisfaction, to see if these easy, drug-free techniques help make the procedure less distressing.
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: using a stress ball or watching cartoons during the enema procedure
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these simple, low-cost distractions could become standard practice to ease fear and pain for children undergoing enemas in emergency care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, and results may not apply to all children or settings. The interventions may not significantly reduce fear or pain for every child.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tarsus University
Mersin, 33400, Turkey (Türkiye)
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