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Puppets and cartoons: a new way to soothe kids during needles?

NCT ID NCT07237074

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

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

Summary

This study tests whether showing finger puppets or cartoons to children aged 3-6 before a blood draw can lower their pain and fear. About 120 children will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: finger puppets, cartoons, or standard care (no extra distraction). Researchers will measure pain using a faces scale and fear with a special children's fear scale. The goal is to find a simple, non-medical way to improve kids' experience during medical procedures.

What this could mean

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Active substance
finger puppets and cartoons
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give hospitals a simple, drug-free way to ease pain and fear in young children during blood draws.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 120 children. Results may not apply to all kids or settings, and the effect might be small.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

120 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2025

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

3 to 6 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * The child and parent agree to participate in the study. * The child is between 3 and 6 years old. * The child has no acute pain complaints. * The child has no disabilities. Exclusion Criteria: * The child and parent refuse to participate in the study. * The child is under 3 years of age or over 6 years of age. * The child has acute pain complaints. * The child has any disability.

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Conditions

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anxiety disorder Pain

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FEAR Pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hitit University Erol Olçok Education and Research Hospital

    Çorum, Merkez, 19200, Turkey (Türkiye)

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