Using Stress Balls to Reduce Pain During Blood Draws in Children
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether squeezing a stress ball during a blood draw helps children feel less pain and anxiety. Researchers will compare children who use a ball to those who don't to see if it makes the experience easier.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child is between 7 and 12 years old
- Your child has had at least one blood draw in the past year
- Your child can speak and understand Turkish
- Your child has no physical disabilities, hearing problems, intellectual disabilities, or neurological conditions
- Your child has no skin conditions on their hands that would affect the blood draw
- Your child has not taken pain relievers, fever reducers, or anti-inflammatory medicines in the last 12 hours and has no pain right now
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study tests if playing with a pinwheel or blowing bubbles can help reduce pain and fear in children aged 3 to 6 during a blood draw. It aims to find a simple, fun way to make the experience easier.
This trial tests if watching a cartoon and squeezing a ball can help reduce pain during a blood draw in children. It may offer a simple, non-medicine way to make the procedure more comfortable.
This study tests different methods to make blood draws less scary and painful for children. It compares ways to help kids stay calm and comfortable during the procedure.
This study compares two combined programs to help children feel less stressed during a blood draw. It uses simple, child-friendly activities to see which approach works better for coping during the procedure.
This study tests whether rhythmic tapping and gentle vibration near the skin can help children ages 6–12 feel less pain and fear during blood draws. Researchers want to see if these simple techniques can make the procedure more comfortable.
This study compares two techniques to make blood draws less scary for children ages 5-7. It looks at which method helps kids stay calmer and feel less pain.
Hear when a new Venipuncture-related Pain and Anxiety trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.