Sound as medicine: can Noise-Canceling headphones replace needle fear?

NCT ID NCT07727109

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether listening to white or pink noise through headphones can reduce pain and anxiety in children aged 7–12 during a routine IV insertion. One hundred fifty children will be randomly assigned to hear white noise, pink noise, or receive standard care. Researchers will measure pain and fear levels to see if these simple sound-based interventions offer a drug-free way to improve the experience.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: white noise or pink noise delivered via noise-canceling headphones
What this could lead to: If effective, this could offer a simple, safe, and drug-free way to ease pain and fear in children during common medical procedures like getting an IV.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial. The effect may be modest or no better than standard care, and results may not apply to all children or procedures.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute stress disorder anxiety disorder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANXIETY ACUTE PAIN (VISCERAL, SOMATIC, OR NEUROPATHIC)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University Hospital

Tokat Province, Merkez, 60100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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