Toy dolls tame injection terror in tots

NCT ID NCT07378995

First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study tests whether playing with a special toy doll before getting a shot can lower fear, anxiety, and pain in children aged 4 to 6. About 80 kids will be randomly assigned to either use the doll or receive standard care. Researchers will measure fear, anxiety, and pain using child-friendly scales.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ataturk University Nursing of Faculty

    RECRUITING

    Erzurum, Turkey (Türkiye)

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