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The Effect of Two Different Types of Hourglasses on Pain, Fear, and Anxiety
Sponsor: Hakkari Universitesi
Summary
This research will be conducted as a pre-test-post-test parallel group randomized controlled experimental study to determine the effects of two different types of hourglasses (liquid gel-based hourglass and sand-based hourglass) used for distraction during blood collection in children aged 5-10 years on pain, fear, and anxiety and the comparative effectiveness of these methods. Research Hypotheses H1: The mean pain, fear, and anxiety scores of children who used a liquid gel-based hourglass during blood collection were significantly lower than the mean scores of children in the control group. H2: The mean pain, fear, and anxiety scores of children who used a sand-based hourglass during blood collection were significantly lower than the mean scores of children in the control group. H3: The use of a liquid gel-based hourglass and a sand-based hourglass during blood collection had different effects on the mean pain, fear, and anxiety scores of children.
Official title: The Effect of Two Different Types of Hourglasses on Pain, Fear, and Anxiety During Blood Collection in Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
5 Years - 10 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
120
Start Date
2026-02-01
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2025-12-31
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Liquid Gel-Based Hourglass
The liquid gel-based hourglass used in the study is approximately 13-14 cm long and made of high-quality plastic. It contains a highly viscous colored gel, which flows slowly and regularly in a drop-like pattern. These hourglasses are used during interventions not to measure time but to increase visual focus, distract attention, and provide a calming effect.
Sand-Based Hourglass
The sand-based hourglass used in the study is approximately 8.5 cm long and made of durable plastic and glass. It contains colored, fine-grained, dry sand. It's a classic mechanism that relies on the fine-grained sand flowing from the upper chamber to the lower chamber under the influence of gravity. This type of hourglass is also used as a helpful tool to distract children and reduce procedural anxiety during the intervention.