Toy distraction eases needle fear in young kids
NCT ID NCT07459517
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether a musical-moving toy can lower fear and help IV insertion go more smoothly in children ages 4 to 6 who have hard-to-find veins. About 70 kids will be randomly assigned to either get the toy during the procedure or receive standard care. Researchers will measure fear levels, how many attempts are needed, and how long the procedure takes.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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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
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68 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2024
- Finished
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Feb 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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4 to 6 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 4-6 years * Children requiring peripheral intravenous catheterization in the pediatric emergency department * Children with a Difficult Intravenous Access (DIVA) score ≥4 * Children whose parents or legal guardians provide informed consent for participation Exclusion Criteria: * Children with cognitive or developmental disorders that may interfere with fear assessment * Children with visual or hearing impairments preventing interaction with the distraction toy * Children who require urgent or life-saving interventions * Children whose parents decline participation in the study
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Akdeniz University
Antalya, Dumlupınar, 07058, Turkey (Türkiye)
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