EFFECT OF BALLS ON PAIN AND ANXIETY DURING VENIPUNCTURE IN CHILDREN (NCT07513272) | Clinical Trial Compass
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EFFECT OF BALLS ON PAIN AND ANXIETY DURING VENIPUNCTURE IN CHILDREN
144 participantsStarted 2026-05-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether using two different types of balls can reduce pain and anxiety during venipuncture in school-aged children (7-12 years) in a pediatric emergency setting. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does squeezing a soft ball or a textured (ridged) ball during venipuncture reduce perceived pain compared to a control group? Does squeezing a soft ball or a textured (ridged) ball during venipuncture reduce situational anxiety compared to a control group?
Researchers will compare the soft ball, textured ball, and control groups to see if the type of ball affects children's pain and anxiety levels.
Participants will:
Complete a demographic and clinical information form. Use Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale (WBS) and Child Anxiety Scale-State (ÇAS-D) to report pain and anxiety before, during, and after venipuncture.
Squeeze either a soft or textured ball during venipuncture (for experimental groups) while control group children receive standard care without distraction.
Who can participate
Age range
7 Years – 12 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Children aged 7-12 years. At least one prior experience of blood draw within the past year. Able to communicate in Turkish. Written informed consent obtained from both child and parents. No physical, auditory, intellectual, or neurological disabilities. No dermatological conditions affecting hand integrity. No analgesic, antipyretic, or anti-inflammatory drug use within the last 12 hours.
No acute pain reported before the procedure. No chronic illness causing regular invasive procedures or chronic pain.
Exclusion Criteria:
Inability to complete the first blood draw. Holding another object during the procedure. Withdrawal from the study at any point. Not meeting any of the inclusion criteria listed above.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
Anxiety Level During Venipuncture
Timeframe: Immediately before, during, and immediately after venipuncture
2
Pain Level During Venipuncture
Timeframe: Immediately before, during, and immediately after venipuncture