CompletedNot Applicable

Efficacy of VR and Buzzy on Pain and Anxiety

Turkey (Türkiye)120 participantsStarted 2017-11-01

Plain-language summary

The study was designed as a randomized controlled experimental research with the purpose of determining the effect of distraction by using external cold and vibration-Buzzy and VR on reducing procedural pain and anxiety in children aged 7 to 12 years during phlebotomy injection.

Who can participate

Age range7 Years – 12 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criterial: The sample selection criteria of the study were as follows: the children who * were in the age group of 7-12 years, * Due to undergo phlebotomy for blood testing, Exclusion Criteria: * had chronic diseases, * had neuro-developmentally delayed, * had visual, audio, or speech impairments, * were hospital stay for treatment, * had a history of sedative, analgesic or narcotic use within 24 hours before admission

What they're measuring

Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale

Timeframe: Through painful procedure completion, an average of 10 minutes

Children's Fear Scale

Timeframe: Through painful procedure completion, an average of 10 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05179291

SponsorBandırma Onyedi Eylül University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-04-21

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