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Robotic pets vs. videos: which distraction calms kids during needle sticks?

NCT ID NCT07763730

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

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First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This trial tests whether a robotic pet or a video can reduce pain, fear, and anxiety in children aged 5-10 during a blood draw (venipuncture). Children are randomly assigned to interact with a robotic pet, watch an animal video, or receive routine care during the procedure. Researchers will compare the three groups to see if these distractions help make the experience less distressing.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Robotic pet-based distraction and video-based distraction as non-pharmacological interventions during venipuncture
What this could lead to
If effective, these simple distractions could offer a drug-free way to reduce distress in children during needle procedures, improving their experience and potentially reducing needle-related fears.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, and results may not apply to all children or settings. The distraction methods might not significantly reduce pain or anxiety compared to routine care.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

90 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2026

Finished

Aug 2026

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

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Children aged 5-10 years. * Children who had not received analgesic medication within the previous 6 hours. * Children and their parents who were able to read and understand Turkish. * Children with no hearing or auditory problems. * Children whose cognitive and motor development was sufficient to interact with the robotic pet and participate in the video-based intervention. * Children and their parents who voluntarily agreed to participate in the study and provided written informed consent/assent, as applicable. Exclusion Criteria: * Children who did not meet the inclusion criteria. * Children who did not wish to continue participating in the study. * Children whose parents withdrew consent during the study. * Children who were unable to complete the study procedures or assessments.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Pain, Procedural

As listed by the trial registrant

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Anxiety Procedural fear in children Procedural pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Akdeniz University

    Kumluca, Antalya, 07000, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Kepez State Hospital

    Antalya, Antalya, 07000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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