U.S., Nov. 13 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07930962) titled 'The Effectiveness of Wearable Technology-Supported Gamification in Reducing Pain and Anxiety During Medical Procedures in Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial' on Oct. 19.
Brief Summary: This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of wearable technology-supported gamification in reducing pain and anxiety and its effects on heart rate in children aged 6-12 years undergoing venous blood sampling or peripheral intravenous catheterization.
Medical procedures may cause pain, fear, and anxiety in children and can affect their cooperation during treatment. Distraction through age-appropriate digital activities m...