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Distraction Methods for Reducing Pain and Fear During Blood Draw in Children
Sponsor: Gülsev Kutman
Summary
Blood draw is a common invasive procedure that can cause pain and fear in children. This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of pinwheel blowing, 3D hologram viewing, and sugar-free gum chewing on pain and fear during blood draw among children aged 5-10 years. Parental satisfaction with the care provided during the procedure will also be evaluated. A total of 164 children will be assigned in a 1:1:1:1 ratio to the pinwheel blowing, 3D hologram viewing, gum chewing, or control group using block randomization stratified by age and sex. The interventions will begin one minute before the blood draw and continue until the procedure is completed. Children in the control group will receive the routine blood draw procedure without any additional nonpharmacological intervention. Immediately after the blood draw, the child's pain and fear during the procedure will be independently evaluated by the child, the accompanying parent, and an independent observer nurse. Parental satisfaction will also be assessed after the procedure.
Official title: Effects of Pinwheel Blowing, 3D Hologram Viewing, and Gum Chewing on Pain and Fear During Blood Draw in Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
5 Years - 10 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
164
Start Date
2026-06-15
Completion Date
2026-09-15
Last Updated
2026-08-18
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
3D Hologram Viewing
Children will watch an age-appropriate 3D holographic video featuring colorful flying butterflies. The holographic display will be positioned approximately 50 cm from the child. The intervention will begin one minute before the blood draw and continue until the procedure is completed.
Pinwheel Blowing
Children blow a colorful handheld pinwheel with a diameter of 16 cm. The intervention begins one minute before the blood draw and continues until the procedure is completed. Children hold the pinwheel with the hand not used for blood collection; the researcher holds it when necessary.
Gum Chewing
Children will select a 14.5-g piece of sugar-free flavored gum and begin chewing it one minute before the blood draw. The available flavors will include watermelon, strawberry, orange, and mixed fruit. Children will continue chewing the gum until the procedure is completed.
Locations (1)
Tekirdağ City Hospital
Tekirdağ, Turkey (Türkiye)