Clinical Trial: The Effects of Two Methods Applied on Pain and Fear During Phlebotomy in Children

U.S., Sept. 15 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07816965) titled 'The Effects of Two Methods Applied on Pain and Fear During Phlebotomy in Children' on Sept. 02.

Brief Summary: Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of using an externally vibrating dolphin-shaped Dolphin massage device and digital storytelling via tablet on pain and fear in children aged 3 to 6 years during blood collection. Method: This randomized controlled trial was conducted with 105 children aged 3-6 years who visited the pediatric blood collection unit of a training and research hospital between June 2024 and June 2025. This study used the CONSORT checklist. After obtaining consent from the child and parent, th...