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Gum chewing may take the ouch out of needle sticks for kids

NCT ID NCT07326254

Symptom relief Sponsor: Muş Alparslan University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether chewing gum (with or without sugar) can help children aged 7 to 12 feel less pain and fear during a blood draw. A total of 144 kids were randomly assigned to chew sugared gum, sugar-free gum, or no gum at all. Researchers measured pain, fear, and crying time to see if this simple, low-cost method makes the experience more comfortable.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

144 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2024

Finished

Jan 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

7 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria * Children between 7-12 years of age * Children requiring venous blood sampling * Children able to chew gum safely * Children who provide assent, with parental, legal guardian consent Exclusion Criteria: * Children with fever * Children experiencing acute pain at the time of assessment * Children who used analgesic medication within the previous four hours * Children with medical conditions contraindicating gum chewing (e.g., jaw disorders) * Children with allergy to gum ingredients * Children with communication difficulties related to neurodevelopmental, hearing, visual impairments * Children currently taking analgesic, sedative medications before the procedure

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Conditions

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agnosia anxiety disorder

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Pain management

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mus State Hospital, Pediatric Blood Collection Unit

    Muş, Province, 49000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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