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Fish or puppets: which distraction works best for needle-phobic kids?

NCT ID NCT07731347

Symptom relief Sponsor: Igdir University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Sep 10, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This trial tests whether two simple distractions — watching a betta fish or playing with a hand puppet — can lower pain, fear, and anxiety in children aged 5 to 7 during a blood draw. One group will use the fish, another the puppet, and a third will receive standard care. Researchers will measure pain, fear, and anxiety using validated scales before, during, and after the procedure.

What this could mean

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Active substance
distraction methods: betta fish observation and hand puppets
What this could lead to
If effective, these simple, drug-free distractions could offer a low-cost way to make blood draws less stressful for young children.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center trial, and results may not apply to all children or settings. The effect may be modest or no better than standard care.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 1

The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.

Participants

About 105 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

5 to 7 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being between 5 and 7 years old, * Having a scheduled venous blood sampling procedure in the Pediatric Emergency Unit, * Having a level of consciousness suitable for communication, * The child and their parents agreeing to participate in the study, * Being able to communicate in Turkish. Exclusion Criteria: Inability to participate in the application due to visual or hearing problems, * Inability to administer the scales due to a developmental or neurological disease, * Being under the influence of sedative or analgesic medication, * Inability to complete the application during the research process, * Lack of parental consent.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder CHILD syndrome Pain phobic disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Blood sampling Child, only FEAR Nurse's role Pain

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Igdır University

    RECRUITING

    Iğdır, Iğdır, 76000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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