Two Different Therapeutic Interventions Applied During Blood Sampling in Children
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: experimental group, experiment group, Control Group.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Blood Sampling, Child, Only, Pain, Fear. Basic parameters: 5 years — 7 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Next step
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Official title
The Effect of Two Different Therapeutic Interventions on Pain, Anxiety and Fear During Venipuncture in Children
Overview
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.
Detailed description
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.
The obtained data will be compared using statistical analysis methods. The population of the study will consist of children aged 5-7 years who apply to the Pediatric Emergency Unit of Iğdır Dr. Nevruz Erez State Hospital and undergo venous blood sampling. The sample of the study will consist of children and their parents who meet the inclusion criteria and voluntarily agree to participate in the study. Children selected using an appropriate sampling method will be randomly assigned to three groups.
Interventions
- Combination product experimental group
Before, during, and after blood sampling, the children's pain level (FLACC scale), fear level (child fear scale), and anxiety level (child anxiety scale) will be assessed. The obtained data will be compared using statistical analysis methods. Group 1 (Experiment 1): Distraction method using betta fish observation - Combination product experiment group
Before, during, and after blood sampling, the children's pain level (FLACC scale), fear level (child fear scale), and anxiety level (child anxiety scale) will be assessed. The obtained data will be compared using statistical analysis methods. Group 2 (Experiment 2): Distraction method using hand puppets - Combination product Control Group
Before, during, and after blood sampling, the children's pain level (FLACC scale), fear level (child fear scale), and anxiety level (child anxiety scale) will be assessed. The obtained data will be compared using statistical analysis methods. Group 3 (Control): Routine clinical practice (without any therapeutic intervention)
Primary outcome measures
- FLACC Pain Assessment Scale [Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year]
- Children's Fear Scale [Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year]
- Child Anxiety Scale [Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year]
Eligibility criteria
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.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Crossover
- Masking
- Quadruple blind
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
- Igdır University — Iğdır
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07731347 · Eda4