Clinical Research Directory

Buzzy® and Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Package During Blood Draw in Children

This study evaluated the effects of Buzzy® and a Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Package on pain and fear/anxiety during blood draw in children aged 7-12 years. Blood draw is a common procedure in children, but it may cause pain, fear, and anxiety. Non-pharmacological methods may help children cope better with this procedure. Children were randomly assigned to one of three groups: a control group, a Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Package group, or a Buzzy® group. Children in the control group received routine blood draw care. Children in the Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Package group received preparation, age-appropriate information, distraction, supportive guidance, parent support, and positive reinforcement. Children in the Buzzy® group received cold and vibration application before and during the blood draw procedure. Pain and fear/anxiety levels were assessed by child self-report before and immediately after the blood draw. The study aimed to determine whether Buzzy® and the Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Package reduce pain and fear/anxiety compared with routine care.

Relational Music Therapy Procedural Support for Paediatric Patients and Families Facing Repeated Invasive Procedures

This study explores how personalised music therapy can support children and their parents during repeated medical procedures, such as blood tests or injections. Many children find these procedures painful or frightening, and repeated experiences can lead to high anxiety and difficulty coping. Parents often feel distressed as well, which can affect how well they are able to support their child. Because children and parents regulate each other emotionally, helping both members of the pair is important for reducing distress. This study aims to explore how personalised music therapy-based procedural support (MTPS) influences the relational and emotional processes that help children and their parents cope, regulate, and build resilience during repeated medical procedures.

Social Robot Interaction on Fear and Pain Levels in Children

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of social robot interaction and digital game-based distraction in reducing fear and pain during venous blood sampling in children aged 4-12 years with chronic diseases. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does social robot interaction reduce procedural fear and pain more effectively than standard care during venous blood sampling? * Does social robot interaction provide greater emotional recovery after the procedure compared with digital game-based distraction and standard care? Researchers will compare a social robot intervention group, a digital game-based distraction group, and a standard care group to determine their effects on children's fear and pain levels before, during, and after venous blood sampling. Participants will: * Be randomly assigned to one of three groups: social robot, digital game, or standard care. * Complete fear and pain assessments 5 minutes before, during, and 5 minutes after the venous blood sampling procedure. * Interact with a social robot or play a digital game before and during the procedure if assigned to one of the intervention groups. * Receive routine clinical care if assigned to the standard care group. The study aims to provide evidence on the effectiveness of technology-based distraction methods for reducing procedural distress and improving the procedural experience of children undergoing venous blood sampling.