Social Robot Interaction on Fear and Pain Levels in Children

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of social robot interaction and digital game-based distraction in reducing fear and pain during venous blood sampling in children aged 4-12 years with chronic diseases. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does social robot interaction reduce procedural fear and pain more effectively than standard care during venous blood sampling? * Does social robot interaction provide greater emotional recovery after the procedure compared with digital game-based distraction and standard care? Researchers will compare a social robot intervention group, a digital game-based distraction group, and a standard care group to determine their effects on children's fear and pain levels before, during, and after venous blood sampling. Participants will: * Be randomly assigned to one of three groups: social robot, digital game, or standard care. * Complete fear and pain assessments 5 minutes before, during, and 5 minutes after the venous blood sampling procedure. * Interact with a social robot or play a digital game before and during the procedure if assigned to one of the intervention groups. * Receive routine clinical care if assigned to the standard care group. The study aims to provide evidence on the effectiveness of technology-based distraction methods for reducing procedural distress and improving the procedural experience of children undergoing venous blood sampling.

NCT Number	NCT07632625
Lead Sponsor	Trakya University
Conditions	Procedural Pain, Procedural Fear
Enrollment	90 participants
Start Date	2025-12-21
Primary Completion	2025-12-21 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-04-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-06-10