The Effect of ShotBlocker and Finger Puppet on Pain and Fear During Blood Drawing in Children (NCT07654192) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of ShotBlocker and Finger Puppet on Pain and Fear During Blood Drawing in Children
Turkey (Türkiye)90 participantsStarted 2025-10-01
Plain-language summary
Blood sampling can cause pain, anxiety, and fear in children. Such negative experiences may cause the child to develop negative attitudes toward treatment and care procedures. Distraction techniques, which are among non-pharmacological methods, are used to reduce pain, fear, and anxiety by diverting attention away from pain and directing it toward another interesting stimulus. ShotBlocker and finger puppets are one of these techniques. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of ShotBlocker and finger puppets in reducing pain and fear in children aged 5-10 years during blood sampling in the pediatric blood sampling unit.
Who can participate
Age range
5 Years – 10 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Being between 5 and 10 years old
* Not having chronic pain
* Not using sedative/anticonvulsant/analgesic medication
* Not having a mental or neurological disability
* Blood collection should be performed by the same nurse
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having chronic pain
* Using sedative/anticonvulsant/analgesic medication
* Having a mental or neurological disability
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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
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Primary Outcome Measure
Timeframe: Time frame is up to 12 moths. From October 01 2025 to October 01 2026.