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Two Different Therapeutic Interventions Applied During Blood Sampling in Children

Sponsor: Igdir University • ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07731347

Registry updated: 2026-09-09
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Description

This research is a three-group, randomized controlled experimental study designed to determine the effect of two different therapeutic interventions applied during blood sampling on pain, anxiety, and fear levels in children aged 5-7 years. Children participating in the study will be randomly divided into three groups: 1. Group (Experiment 1): Distraction method using betta fish observation 2. Group (Experiment 2): Distraction method using hand puppets 3. Group (Control): Routine clinical practice (without any therapeutic intervention) Before, during, and after blood sampling, children's pain level (FLACC scale), fear level (child fear scale), and anxiety level (child anxiety scale) will be evaluated.

Interventions

  • experimental group (Combination product)
    Before, during, and after blood sampling, the children's pain level (FLACC scale), fear level (child fear scale), and anxiety level (child anxiety scale) will be assessed. The obtained data will be compared using statistical analysis methods. Group 1 (Experiment 1): Distraction method using betta fish observation
  • experiment group (Combination product)
    Before, during, and after blood sampling, the children's pain level (FLACC scale), fear level (child fear scale), and anxiety level (child anxiety scale) will be assessed. The obtained data will be compared using statistical analysis methods. Group 2 (Experiment 2): Distraction method using hand puppets
  • Control Group (Combination product)
    Before, during, and after blood sampling, the children's pain level (FLACC scale), fear level (child fear scale), and anxiety level (child anxiety scale) will be assessed. The obtained data will be compared using statistical analysis methods. Group 3 (Control): Routine clinical practice (without any therapeutic intervention)

Eligibility criteria

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.

Conditions

Blood Sampling Child, Only Pain Fear Nurse's Role

Locations

  • Igdır University — Iğdır, Iğdır, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Official Source

Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov, a service of the U.S. National Institutes of Health.

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