Clinical Trial: Effects of Pop-it Game and Stress Ball Use on Pain and Anxiety During Blood Collection in Children Aged 3-6 Years

U.S., Sept. 26 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07842263) titled 'Effects of Pop-it Game and Stress Ball Use on Pain and Anxiety During Blood Collection in Children Aged 3-6 Years' on Sept. 16.

Brief Summary: Blood collection can cause pain and anxiety in children. This randomized controlled study investigated whether using a pop-it game or a stress ball during blood collection could reduce pain and anxiety in children aged 3-6 years. The study included 78 children who were assigned to a pop-it game group, a stress ball group, or a control group. Pain and anxiety levels were assessed during the blood collection procedure.

Study Start Date: June 20, 2025

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Condition: P...