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A pinwheel, a hologram, or gum: which distraction tames Kids' needle fear?

NCT ID NCT07770191

Symptom relief Sponsor: Gülsev Kutman Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 18, 2026 · Last updated Aug 19, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether simple distractions—blowing a pinwheel, watching a 3D hologram of butterflies, or chewing sugar-free gum—can reduce pain and fear in children aged 5 to 10 during a blood draw. About 164 children will be randomly assigned to one of these three activities or to standard care. Right after the procedure, the child, a parent, and a nurse will each rate the child's pain and fear, and parents will also rate their satisfaction with the care. The goal is to find an easy, drug-free way to make blood draws less distressing for young patients.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Behavioral interventions: pinwheel blowing, 3D hologram viewing, and sugar-free gum chewing
What this could lead to
If effective, these simple, drug-free distractions could offer a low-cost way to reduce pain and fear for children during routine blood draws.
What could go wrong
The trial is relatively small and relies on subjective reports from children, which can vary. The interventions may not work for all children or in different clinical settings.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 164 people

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

Started

Jun 2026

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

5 to 10 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 5 to 10 years * Scheduled to undergo a blood draw * No analgesic medication use within 6 hours before the procedure * No visual, hearing, or speech impairment * No neurological disorder * No oral or jaw condition that may prevent gum chewing * No chronic illness requiring frequent invasive procedures * Written informed consent provided by the parent or legal guardian * Verbal assent provided by the children Exclusion Criteria: * Previous history of syncope during blood draw procedures * Blood draw not completed on the first attempt * Development of syncope during the procedure * Inability or unwillingness to complete the assigned intervention * Withdrawal of consent or assent by the parent or child at any stage of the study

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Conditions

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FEAR Pain management

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tekirdağ City Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Tekirdağ, Turkey (Türkiye)

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