Effects of cognitive-behavioral programs on children's pain and anxiety during blood collection

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 study investigates the impact of two cognitive-behavioral programs, one utilizing video games and the other a kaleidoscope, on the pain, fear, and anxiety experienced by children aged 8-10 during venous blood collection. It also assesses the satisfaction levels of their parents. The research employs a randomized controlled experimental design and includes 96 children and their parents who meet specific inclusion criteria. The study aims to provide a holistic approach to child health by evaluating both children and their parents' experiences.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Parents and children are willing to participate in the research,
* Written and verbal consent of parents, verbal consent of children,
* The child is in the 8-10 age group,
* The child has come to the center to have blood drawn,
* The child does not have a hearing or auditory problem,
* Absence of pain,
* The child and parent speak and understand Turkish comfortably,
* The child's mental development level to be able to answer the questions asked,
* Not using drugs that will create an analgesic effect in the last 6 hours before the application,
* Children's cognitive level and motor development are suitable for playing video games or using a kaleidoscope,
* Having a video game played by the child on the parent's phone,
* Vascular access is made in one go,
* Vascular access is performed by the same nurse

Exclusion Criteria:

* The child is not in the 8-10 age group,
* The child has a hearing or auditory problem,
* Having pain,
* The child's and parent's inability to speak and understand Turkish comfortably,
* The child is not at the level of mental development to be able to answer the questions asked,
* Parents and children are not willing to participate in the research,
* Parents do not give written and verbal consent, children do not give verbal consent,
* To have used drugs that will create an analgesic effect in the last 6 hours before the application,
* Children's cognitive level and motor development are not suitable for playing video games or using a kaleidoscope,
* Not having a video game played by the child on the parent's phone,
* Vascular access cannot be performed in one go,
* Vascular access is not performed by the same nurse.

Where it's running

• KaramanogluMehmetbeyU
  Karaman, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
• Karamanoglu Mehmetbey University
  Karaman, Turkey (Türkiye) Completed

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Turkmen
• Email: asonayturkmen@kmu.edu.tr
• Phone: +90505 378 1041

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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.