Clinical Trial

The Effect of ShotBlocker and Finger Puppet on Pain and Fear During Blood Drawing in Children

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Record status
This record was last updated June 17, 2026 (before its estimated July 10, 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
Blood sampling can cause pain, anxiety, and fear in children. Such negative experiences may cause the child to develop negative attitudes toward treatment and care procedures. Distraction techniques, which are among non-pharmacological methods, are used to reduce pain, fear, and anxiety by diverting attention away from pain and directing it toward another interesting stimulus. ShotBlocker and finger puppets are one of these techniques. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of ShotBlocker and finger puppets in reducing pain and fear in children aged 5-10 years during blood sampling in the pediatric blood sampling unit.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07654192
Lead Sponsor Abant Izzet Baysal University
Conditions Pain, Fear, Blood Sampling, Children
Enrollment 90 participants
Start Date 2025-10-01
Primary Completion 2026-07-10 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-07-10 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-06-17