Toys over tears: pinwheels and bubbles may ease Kids' pain during blood tests
NCT ID NCT07443735
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether simple distractions like pinwheels or bubble blowing can reduce pain and fear in children aged 3 to 6 during a blood draw. About 66 kids will be split into three groups: one using a pinwheel, one blowing bubbles, and one receiving standard care. The goal is to find easy, non-drug ways to make medical procedures less stressful for young children.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 75 people
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- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Apr 2027
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Other sponsor
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3 to 6 years
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 3-6 years * Willingness to undergo intravenous blood collection * Children's ability to apply distraction techniques during blood collection * No communication problems in children * No mental or neurological disability in the child * Venous blood collection performed in a single session * Parents and children must be willing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Children not being between the ages of 3 and 6 * Absence of intravenous blood collection request * Communication problems in children * Presence of mental or neurological disability in the child * Complaints that disrupt the child's comfort, such as pain, nausea, vomiting, etc., due to other reasons * Use of analgesic or sedative medication within 6 hours prior to the study * Absence of healthy skin integrity * Repeated attempts * Unexpected events occurring during blood collection * Parents or children not volunteering to participate in the study
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