Reducing pain and fear in children during blood draws with videos and pinwheels

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 clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of watching videos and blowing paper pinwheels in reducing pain and fear in children aged 3-6 years undergoing venipuncture for the first time. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: one watching their preferred cartoons on an iPad, another blowing paper pinwheels, and a control group receiving standard care. The study aims to determine if these interventions can significantly alleviate the distress associated with venipuncture. Family members will be present to provide comfort and support during the procedure.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* aged 3-6 years.
* undergoing intravenous infusion or blood draw during the hospital stay.

Exclusion Criteria:

* chronic diseases.
* developmental delays or epilepsy.
* difficulty speaking.
* hearing or visual impairments.
* use sedatives within the past 6 hours.
* history of fainting during intravenous infusion or blood draw.

Where it's running

• Taichung Veterans' General Hospital
  Taichung, Taiwan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Hui-Ming Hou, MD — Taichung Veterans' General Hospital
• Study coordinator: HuiMing Hou, MD
• Email: hmjj6x@yahoo.com.tw
• Phone: 0933252727

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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.