The Effect of Non-pharmacological Methods on Pain, Fear
Launched by FENERBAHCE UNIVERSITY · Jun 13, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of July 22, 2025
Not yet recruiting
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ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is studying ways to help children feel less pain and fear when having blood drawn. It will test two different distraction methods—guided imagery, where children listen to a calming story and imagine a peaceful walk in the forest, and virtual reality (VR), where children wear VR glasses to watch an immersive video of the same forest walk. The goal is to see if these methods can make the blood draw experience less scary and painful compared to the usual procedure without any distractions.
Children between 8 and 14 years old who speak Turkish, have no recent pain-relief medicines, and don’t have any hearing, vision, or other health issues that would stop them from using headphones or VR glasses may take part. If chosen, children and their parents will be fully informed about the study and give permission before starting. During the blood draw, their pain and fear levels will be measured before, during, and after the procedure, using simple rating scales and monitoring heart rate and oxygen levels. This study takes place at Koç Hospital’s Pediatric Clinic and aims to find gentle, non-medicine ways to make blood tests easier for kids.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • The child must be between 8 and 14 years old.
- • Both the child and the parent must volunteer to participate in the study.
- • The child and the parent must speak Turkish at a native level.
- • The child must not have taken any medication with analgesic, antipyretic, or anti-inflammatory effects within the last 6 hours
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • The child has visual, hearing, or speech impairments.
- • The child is illiterate.
- • The child has a clinical condition that prevents the use of VR glasses or headphones.
- • The child has an allergy to strawberries (mentioned in the guided imagery script) or a fear of forests or squirrels.
- • The child has a disease that may cause chronic pain.
- • The child has any auditory, mental, or neurological disability that could affect participation in the study
About Fenerbahce University
Fenerbahçe University is a distinguished academic institution dedicated to advancing healthcare research through innovative clinical trials. Committed to fostering scientific excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration, the university aims to enhance patient outcomes and contribute to the broader medical community. With a focus on rigorous methodologies and ethical standards, Fenerbahçe University leverages its state-of-the-art facilities and expert faculty to conduct groundbreaking research that addresses critical health challenges and promotes evidence-based practices. Through its clinical trial initiatives, the university strives to translate research findings into tangible benefits for patients and society at large.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Istanbul, Zeytinburnu, Turkey
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported