The Effect of Methods Used During Blood Collection on Pain and Fear in Children

Launched by HATICE ŞEN · Apr 29, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking to find out how different methods used during blood collection can affect pain and fear in children aged 6 to 12. The researchers will test three techniques: a device that cools the skin, a bubble machine, and a toy that simulates the blood collection process. By comparing these methods, the study aims to see which one helps children feel less pain and fear during the procedure.

To participate, children must be between 6 and 12 years old, have had blood drawn before, and not be afraid of the toy used in the study. They also need to be able to speak Turkish and have a normal body temperature. It's important that children are not using any pain medications right before the test and do not have any serious health issues that could affect the study. If selected, children can expect to take part in a blood collection procedure while researchers observe how they respond to the different methods designed to make the experience easier for them.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • The child must be between the ages of 6 and 12.
• • The child's WB-YİDÖ score must be 0 before the blood collection procedure.
• • The child must be willing to participate in the study and sign the Informed Consent Form/Written Consent Form.
• • The child must be able to speak Turkish.
• • The child must not have a mental disability and must be able to use their arms functionally.
• • The child must not have used sedatives, analgesics, or narcotics within 6 hours prior to admission to the blood collection unit.
• • The child's body temperature must be below 38 °C at the time of admission to the blood collection unit.
• • The child must have undergone blood collection procedures before.
• • The child must not be afraid of the simulation toy.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Failure to sign the Informed Consent Form/Written Consent Form.
• • The child has a disease that causes chronic pain.
• • The child has vision or hearing problems.
• • Deterioration of skin integrity in the blood collection area or in the area where the local skin cooling device will be applied.
• • Presence of nerve damage in the area where blood will be drawn.
• • Having sensory motor deficit, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease (e.g., Raynaud's syndrome), neuropathy, or sickle cell anemia.
• • The child has an allergy to the simulative toy.