The Effect of Two Different Types of Hourglasses on Pain, Fear, and Anxiety (NCT07312084) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Two Different Types of Hourglasses on Pain, Fear, and Anxiety
120 participantsStarted 2026-02-01
Plain-language 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.
Who can participate
Age range
5 Years – 10 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Being between 5 and 10 years old,
* Agreeing to participate in the research by applying to the blood collection unit,
* Written consent being obtained from the parent,
* Physical and mental development being appropriate for the age.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Being outside the specified age range,
* Having a serious chronic disease or hematological disorder,
* Having developed serious trauma or intense anxiety due to a previous blood draw,
* Refusal to participate in the study or failure to obtain parental consent,
* Psychiatric or neurological disorders that may affect the implementation of the study.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Pain During Venous Blood Collection in Children (Wong-Baker Facial Pain Scale)
Timeframe: "1 year"
2
Fear During Venous Blood Collection in Children (Child Fear Scale)
Timeframe: "1 year"
3
Anxiety During Venous Blood Collection in Children (Child Anxiety Scale - State)