No more tears? new study tests acupressure, scents & VR to calm kids during blood tests
NCT ID NCT07400874
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will test if acupressure, music, and virtual reality can help children aged 5-10 feel less pain, fear, and anxiety when getting blood drawn. 120 healthy children will be assigned to one of these methods or standard care. The goal is to find simple, drug-free ways to make blood sampling less stressful for kids.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 120 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Mar 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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5 to 10 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: Being between 5-10 years old Being healthy (no chronic disease diagnosis) Both child and parent agree to participate in the study Being able to communicate in Turkish Taking a blood sample in a single session Having no visual, auditory, or speech impairments, Being open to communication Being accompanied by a parent Exclusion Criteria: Having an allergy to any substance Having a chronic illness (Type 1 diabetes, etc.) Having upper respiratory tract diseases such as asthma, rhinitis, pharyngitis Having an obstructive condition in the nasal passages for any reason Having vision or hearing loss Having any neuropathological problem Having complaints of vomiting, nausea, or pain Having recently used sedatives, anesthetics, or analgesics Having a chronic illness Having visual-auditory and speech impairments History of sedative, analgesic, or narcotic substance use within 24 hours prior to admission
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