Two Different Therapeutic Distractions Used During Blood Draw for Children Aged 5–7

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 Phase 1, three-group randomized trial compares two distraction-based interventions during venous blood sampling in children aged 5–7 with a control group receiving standard care. Group 1 uses betta fish observation as a distraction, Group 2 uses hand puppets, and Group 3 receives no additional intervention. Outcomes measured before, during, and after the procedure include pain (FLACC), fear (child fear scale), and anxiety (child anxiety scale). Participants are children undergoing venous sampling at the Pediatric Emergency Unit of Igdır University, with parental consent and Turkish language ability required. Data will be analyzed to determine if the distraction methods reduce distress compared with routine practice.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Being between 5 and 7 years old,
* Having a scheduled venous blood sampling procedure in the Pediatric Emergency Unit,
* Having a level of consciousness suitable for communication,
* The child and their parents agreeing to participate in the study,
* Being able to communicate in Turkish.

Exclusion Criteria:

Inability to participate in the application due to visual or hearing problems,

* Inability to administer the scales due to a developmental or neurological disease,
* Being under the influence of sedative or analgesic medication,
* Inability to complete the application during the research process,
* Lack of parental consent.

Where it's running

• Igdır University
  Iğdır, Iğdır, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Eda Gülbetekin, Assoc. Prof.
• Email: edagulbetekin@gmail.com
• Phone: 05398612688

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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.