This research is a three-group, randomized controlled experimental study designed to determine the effect of two different therapeutic interventions applied during blood sampling on pain, anxiety, and fear levels in children aged 5-7 years.
Children participating in the study will be randomly divided into three groups:
1. Group (Experiment 1): Distraction method using betta fish observation
2. Group (Experiment 2): Distraction method using hand puppets
3. Group (Control): Routine clinical practice (without any therapeutic intervention) Before, during, and after blood sampling, children's pain level (FLACC scale), fear level (child fear scale), and anxiety level (child anxiety scale) will be evaluated.
Who can participate
Age range
5 Years – 7 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Being between 5 and 7 years old,
* Having a scheduled venous blood sampling procedure in the Pediatric Emergency Unit,
* Having a level of consciousness suitable for communication,
* The child and their parents agreeing to participate in the study,
* Being able to communicate in Turkish.
Exclusion Criteria:
Inability to participate in the application due to visual or hearing problems,
* Inability to administer the scales due to a developmental or neurological disease,
* Being under the influence of sedative or analgesic medication,
* Inability to complete the application during the research process,
* Lack of parental consent.
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?
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
FLACC Pain Assessment Scale
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year
2
Children's Fear Scale
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year
3
Child Anxiety Scale
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year