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Game on: digital distraction eases Kids' pain during stitches

NCT ID NCT06598410

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

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether letting children play digital games or watch cartoons before and during stitches can lower their pain, fear, and anxiety. 90 children aged 5-10 in the ER were split into three groups: one played games, one watched cartoons, and one received standard care. Researchers measured pain, fear, and anxiety using child-friendly scales. The goal is to find a simple, non-drug way to make a scary procedure more comfortable for kids.

What this could mean

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Active substance
digital games and cartoons
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give hospitals a simple, drug-free way to help children feel less pain and fear during minor procedures like getting stitches.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study (90 children) and results may not apply to all kids or other procedures. The effect may be modest and depend on the child's preferences.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

90 people

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Started

Jul 2024

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

5 to 10 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Between 5-10 years old * Suture removal will be applied * Number of sutures 3 or more * volunteering to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * No previous suturing procedure * Suturing to be applied to the hand, arm area * The child has visual, hearing and intellectual disabilities * Having a physical problem that prevents them from playing digital games

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Conditions

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anxiety anxiety disorder Emergencies Pain

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Anxiety Children Emergency FEAR Pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tarsus University

    Mersin, 33400, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Tarsus University

    Tarsus, Turkey (Türkiye)

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