Using storigami (origami plus stories) to reduce pain, fear, and anxiety during IV insertion in children aged 6–9
The Effect of Storigami Method on Pain, Fear and Anxiety Levels Associated With Peripheral Intravenous Catheterisation in Children
This tries storigami (origami combined with storytelling) to see if it lowers pain, fear, and anxiety when children aged 6–9 have a peripheral IV placed.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 6 Years to 9 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ege University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Izmir, Bornova and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT07009028 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This interventional project applies the storigami method—combining origami folding with concurrent storytelling—during peripheral intravenous catheter insertion for hospitalized children aged 6–9. Pain, fear, and anxiety levels are measured around the procedure to compare responses with usual experience. Participants must be able to communicate in Turkish, have no sensory or cognitive impairments, and not have received sedatives or analgesics immediately before the procedure. The method is presented as a low-cost, non-pharmacological distraction technique intended to be safe and feasible in routine pediatric care.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are hospitalized children aged 6–9 undergoing their first peripheral IV insertion since admission who speak Turkish and have no vision, hearing, speech, or cognitive impairments.
Not a fit: Children with chronic/congenital/metabolic or neurodegenerative diseases, those who received sedatives or analgesics immediately before the procedure, who have failed IV attempts, or who cannot or will not cooperate are unlikely to benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, storigami could reduce procedural pain, fear, and anxiety and improve children's experiences with IV placement.
How similar studies have performed: Other distraction and storytelling-based techniques have shown consistent benefit for reducing pediatric procedural pain and anxiety, while storigami (the specific origami+story combination) is a newer, less-studied approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Volunteering to participate in the study * The child is between 6-9 years old * First time peripheral intravenous catheter insertion since admission to the clinic * The child has no vision, hearing and speech problems * The child has no mental retardation * Know/speak Turkish * No complaints such as pain, nausea and vomiting that may affect fear and anxiety * No sedative or analgesic was given to the child immediately before the peripheral intravenous catheterization procedure Exclusion Criteria: * The child has a chronic, congenital, metabolic or neurodegenerative disease * Failed attempt at peripheral intravenous catheterization, * Failure to complete or incomplete completion of questionnaires, * A different invasive intervention was performed immediately before PIC application, * The child does not comply during the procedure, * The child wants to leave the study
Where this trial is running
Izmir, Bornova and 1 other locations
- Ege University — Izmir, Bornova, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
- Ege University — Izmir, İzmir, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ayşe Kahraman, Assoc Prof — Ege Universty
- Study coordinator: Emine ÇUBUKCU, MSc
- Email: eminacubukcu@gmail.com
- Phone: +905358700970
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.