FEAR

This study looks at whether using a stress ball before a type of kidney stone surgery (called retrograde intrarenal surgery) can help lower patients' anxiety and fear. About 66 adults will be randomly assigned to either use a stress ball or receive standard care. Researchers will…

This study tests two simple, non-drug methods—cold spray and a vibrating Buzzy device—to reduce pain and fear during penicillin injections. About 90 adults will be randomly assigned to one of three groups to see which approach works best. The goal is to improve patient comfort us…

This study looks at whether listening to music or using virtual reality can reduce pain, anxiety, and fear in children aged 6-12 with leukemia when they receive care for painful mouth sores caused by chemotherapy. About 45 children will be randomly assigned to a music group, a VR…

This study compares two non-drug methods—a small plastic device called ShotBlocker and a gentle skin-tapping technique called Helfer—to see if they can reduce pain and fear during hormone injections in breast cancer patients. About 99 women will be randomly assigned to one of the…

This study looks at two simple, drug-free methods—Helfer Skin Tap (gentle tapping near the injection site) and vibration—to see if they can lower pain and fear in children aged 5-10 getting a shot in the emergency department. About 186 children will be randomly assigned to one of…

This study tests a short education program for first-time pregnant women to reduce fear of childbirth and stress. About 72 women in their third trimester will either take the program or get standard care. The goal is to help them feel more confident about a normal vaginal birth a…

This study looks at whether using virtual reality goggles or a vibrating Buzzy device can lower pain, fear, and anxiety in children aged 7 to 10 during a skin prick test for allergies. About 111 children will be randomly placed into one of three groups: VR, Buzzy, or standard car…

This study tests whether watching a liquid-gel or sand hourglass during blood collection can lower pain, fear, and anxiety in children aged 5 to 10. About 120 kids will be randomly assigned to use one type of hourglass or no hourglass. The goal is to find a simple, drug-free way …

This study looks at whether a special coloring storybook can help children aged 6 to 9 feel less afraid, anxious, and in pain before and after surgery. About 72 children having circumcision will either get the storybook or standard care. Their fear, anxiety, and pain levels will …

This study tests whether using a hologram during burn dressing changes can reduce pain, anxiety, and fear. About 70 burn patients will either watch a hologram or receive standard care while their bandages are changed. Researchers will measure pain, anxiety, fear, satisfaction, an…

This study looks at whether a special nurse-led conversation program can change how rural women think and feel about cervical cancer and Pap smears. Researchers will measure women's health beliefs and cancer fears before and after the program. The goal is to see if these talks ca…