Magic Show Featuring "Kuco" for Pain and Fear During Invasive Procedures (NCT07746973) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Magic Show Featuring "Kuco" for Pain and Fear During Invasive Procedures
Turkey (Türkiye)80 participantsStarted 2026-06-29
Plain-language summary
Children frequently experience pain and fear during invasive procedures such as venipuncture and peripheral intravenous catheter insertion. These experiences may negatively affect children's cooperation during procedures and increase anxiety related to future healthcare encounters. Non-pharmacological distraction techniques are recommended to reduce procedure-related pain and fear in pediatric patients.
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of a standardized magic show featuring "Kuco" on pain and fear experienced by children during invasive procedures. Eighty children aged 5-8 years who require venipuncture or peripheral intravenous catheter insertion will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. Children in the intervention group will receive a standardized magic show performed with the "Kuco" puppet before and throughout the invasive procedure, whereas children in the control group will receive routine clinical care only.
Pain and fear will be assessed immediately before and after the procedure using the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale and the Children's Fear Scale. The findings are expected to provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of a magic show-based distraction intervention for reducing procedure-related pain and fear in children.
Who can participate
Age range
5 Years – 8 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Children aged 5 to 8 years.
* Requiring venipuncture or peripheral intravenous catheter insertion in the pediatric emergency department, pediatric blood collection unit, or pediatric day-care unit.
* Able to communicate in Turkish.
* Conscious and able to respond to the study scales.
* No visual or hearing impairment that would interfere with participation in the intervention or outcome assessment.
* Parent or legal guardian provides written informed consent, and the child provides assent when appropriate.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of a chronic psychiatric or neurological disorder.
* Presence of a severe chronic medical condition that may affect pain or fear perception.
* Administration of analgesic, sedative, or anxiolytic medication before the procedure.
* Previous participation in this study.
* Child or parent refuses to participate or withdraws consent at any stage of the study.
* Failure to complete the invasive procedure or the study assessments.
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
1
Procedure-Related Pain
Timeframe: Immediately before and within 1 minute after the invasive procedure.
2
Procedure-Related Fear
Timeframe: Immediately before and within 1 minute after the invasive procedure.