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Sound as medicine: can Noise-Canceling headphones replace needle fear?

NCT ID NCT07727109

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First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether listening to white or pink noise through headphones can reduce pain and anxiety in children aged 7–12 during a routine IV insertion. One hundred fifty children will be randomly assigned to hear white noise, pink noise, or receive standard care. Researchers will measure pain and fear levels to see if these simple sound-based interventions offer a drug-free way to improve the experience.

What this could mean

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Active substance
white noise or pink noise delivered via noise-canceling headphones
What this could lead to
If effective, this could offer a simple, safe, and drug-free way to ease pain and fear in children during common medical procedures like getting an IV.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial. The effect may be modest or no better than standard care, and results may not apply to all children or procedures.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 150 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jan 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

6 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children between 7-12 years of age. * Scheduled for a peripheral intravenous (IV) catheterization procedure. * No know hearing impairment. * Parents/legal guardians willing and able to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * History of chronic pain or neurological disorder. * Use of any analgesic or sedative medication within 24 hours prior to the procedure. * Requiring emergency intervention (emergency catheterization). * inability to communicate or understand the procedure.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University Hospital

    Tokat Province, Merkez, 60100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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