Distraction Methods to Ease Pain and Fear During a Child’s Blood Draw

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This four-arm randomized trial compares active distraction (pinwheel blowing), visual distraction (3D hologram viewing), gustatory distraction (sugar-free gum chewing), and standard care during pediatric blood draws. Participants are children aged 5–10 years undergoing a blood draw, assigned equally to one of the four groups, with interventions starting one minute before and continuing through the procedure. Pain and fear are assessed by the child, a parent, and an independent nurse observer immediately after the draw. The study also measures parental satisfaction with the care provided during the procedure.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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

Where it's running

• Tekirdağ City Hospital
  Tekirdağ, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Gülsev Kutman — Tekirdağ City Hospital
• Study coordinator: Gülsev Kutman, Rn Msc
• Email: glsvktmn@gmail.com
• Phone: 0905521392671

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.