An interventional study of Robotic Pet-Based Distraction and Video-Based Distraction in Procedural Pain, Anxiety and Procedural Fear in Children, sponsored by Akdeniz University. Completed at 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to participants aged 5 Years to 10 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-08-19.
Sponsored by Akdeniz University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Other
Among 78 studies in Pain, Procedural with a site in Turkey — 13 open to participants now, 13 under way, none of them phase 3. Pain, Procedural · Turkey.
Among the 78 studies in Pain, Procedural with a site in Turkey, this one is the 45th largest by enrollment of the 76 interventional ones that give a count, is one of 18 that started in 2026, is one of 74 with no phase, and was the 67th registered.
241 studies on the registry are indexed under Pain, Procedural; 64 are open to participants now.
Browse Pain, Procedural studies →13 of the 78 studies in Pain, Procedural with a site in Turkey are open now. Recruiting first, the newest first:
TC Erciyes University · Sites in Turkey
Akdeniz University · Sites in Turkey
Mersin University · Sites in Turkey
Marmara University · Sites in Turkey
Baskent University · Sites in Turkey
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Of the 29 Pain, Procedural studies recruiting now, 13 (45%) set no upper age limit and 14 (48%) stop at 75 or younger; 14 take children under 18; 5 take healthy volunteers.
This study: 5 Years to 10 Years · all sexes · healthy volunteers too.
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78 studies; the count open now beside each. This study's row is marked.
First in 2013; this study’s year is marked. 18 started in 2026.
This study's enrollment of 90 is close to the median of 90 across 227 interventional studies indexed under Pain, Procedural.
Median enrollment 100 across the 76 interventional studies, 140 across the 2 observational. Of the 63 that completed or were terminated, 2 (3%) have results posted.
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None of the 78 has an industry lead sponsor. The 10 most frequent:
Akdeniz University is the lead sponsor of 297 studies on the registry; 62 are open to participants now.
Akdeniz University has 4 studies filed under Pain, Procedural — fewer than ten, so there is no comparison to draw.
6 of the studies in Pain, Procedural with a site in Turkey that are under way reach primary completion within a year, 0 of them phase 3. Phase 3 first, then by date:
| Study | Primary completion |
|---|---|
| NCT07916064Ankara Etlik City HospitalEffect of Ketamine on Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter During Procedural Analgesia | 2026-12-15 |
| NCT07761689Marmara UniversityThe Effect of Kangaroo Care on Pain in Infants Receiving Phototherapy | 2026-12-30 |
| NCT07906834Samsun UniversityEffect of Short-Video Distraction During Burn Dressing on Anxiety, Pain, and Fear in Children | 2027-02 |
| NCT07907679Tarsus UniversityVirtual Reality for Pain and Anxiety During Surgical Uterine Evacuation After Early Pregnancy Loss | 2027-04-30 |
| NCT07650591Akdeniz UniversityTHE EFFECT OF 'RHYTHMİC SKİN TAPPİNG' AND INTERNAL VİBRATİON APPLİED PROXİMAL TO THE PROCEDURE SİTE ON PAİN AND FEAR PERCEPTİON DURİNG PEDİATRİC PERİPHERAL VENİPUNCTURE | 2027-05 |
Among the 78 studies in Pain, Procedural with a site in Turkey, from their registry updates:
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The goal of this randomized controlled clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of robotic pet and video-based distraction on pain, fear, and anxiety in children aged 5-10 years undergoing venipuncture. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Children who met the eligibility criteria were randomly assigned to one of three groups the robotic pet group, video-based distraction group, or control group using simple randomization. The randomization sequence was computer-generated using RANDOM.ORG and prepared by an independent statistician. The uploaded randomization record confirms that a random sequence of participant numbers from 1 to 81 was generated. Allocation concealment was maintained using sequentially numbered, sealed, opaque envelopes, which were opened after each participant was enrolled in the study.
Participants:
Robotic pet group: interacted with a robotic pet as a distraction intervention during venipuncture.
Video-based distraction group: watched an animal video as a distraction intervention during venipuncture.
Control group: received routine care during venipuncture without an additional distraction intervention.
Researchers compared the three groups to determine the effects of robotic pet and video-based distraction on children's pain, fear, and anxiety during venipuncture.
Venipuncture is one of the most frequently encountered invasive procedures in pediatric healthcare and can be a significant source of pain, fear, and anxiety for children. Negative experiences associated with needle-related procedures may result in crying, distress, restlessness, avoidance, and difficulty cooperating with healthcare professionals. Therefore, effective management of children's physical and emotional responses during venipuncture is an important component of child-centered pediatric care. Non-pharmacological distraction strategies are commonly used to redirect children's attention away from painful or stressful medical procedures. Such approaches are particularly valuable in pediatric settings because they can be incorporated into routine clinical care without additional pharmacological exposure. Visual, auditory, and interactive stimuli may help children focus their attention on an engaging activity rather than on the venipuncture procedure. The study protocol therefore focuses on two different distraction approaches: an interactive robotic pet and video-based distraction. Robotic pets represent an emerging interactive approach to supporting children during stressful healthcare experiences. Unlike passive distraction strategies, interaction with a robotic pet may engage the child's attention through a tangible and responsive stimulus while also providing an emotionally supportive experience. Video-based distraction, in contrast, provides visual and auditory stimulation that may redirect the child's attention away from the medical procedure. Comparing these approaches within the same clinical procedure may provide useful evidence regarding different forms of non-pharmacological distraction in pediatric care. The rationale of the study is therefore not only to determine whether distraction is beneficial, but also to examine whether an interactive robotic approach differs from a video-based approach in children's procedural experiences. The study was conducted as a three-arm randomized controlled trial involving children undergoing venipuncture. Eligible children were randomly allocated to the robotic pet group, video-based distraction group, or routine care control group using simple randomization. A computer-generated randomization sequence was created using RANDOM.ORG by a statistician independent of the study. The generated randomization sequence included participant numbers from 1 to 81. To maintain allocation concealment, sequentially numbered, sealed, opaque envelopes were used and opened after enrollment of each participant.
In the robotic pet group, children were introduced to the robotic pet and given an opportunity to interact with it in relation to the venipuncture procedure. The robotic pet was used as an interactive distraction stimulus. In the video-based distraction group, children were exposed to an animal video presented by the researcher as a visual-auditory distraction strategy. Children assigned to the control group underwent venipuncture according to routine clinical practice without an additional distraction intervention. Parents remained with their children during the procedure, and the venipuncture was performed by an experienced nurse. Children's responses were assessed in relation to the procedure according to the predefined study protocol, with assessments involving both the child and parent where applicable. By comparing an interactive robotic pet intervention, video-based distraction, and routine care within a randomized design, this study seeks to contribute evidence on practical, non-pharmacological approaches that may improve children's experiences during venipuncture. The findings may help inform the integration of developmentally appropriate and child-centered distraction strategies into pediatric nursing practice and support efforts to minimize negative procedural experiences in children.
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Children aged 5-10 years.
Exclusion Criteria:
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Informed consent
Before you join, the study team explains what taking part involves — its purpose, what happens, the risks and possible benefits — and answers your questions, so you can decide freely. Consent is usually recorded on a form (the informed consent form, ICF) signed by you or, where the law allows, by someone legally authorised to decide for you.
You can keep asking questions during the study, you are told of new information that matters, and you can choose to leave at any time.
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Children assigned to this group received robotic pet-based distraction in relation to the venipuncture procedure. The child was introduced to the robotic pet and allowed to interact with it as a non-pharmacological distraction intervention.
Behavioral: Robotic Pet-Based Distraction
Children assigned to this group watched an video as a visual and auditory distraction intervention in relation to the venipuncture procedure.
Behavioral: Video-Based Distraction
Children assigned to the control group received routine care during venipuncture without an additional distraction intervention.
Children assigned to the robotic pet group interacted with a robotic pet as a non-pharmacological distraction intervention during the venipuncture procedure. The robotic pet was introduced to the child before the procedure, and the child was allowed to interact with it before, during, and immediately after venipuncture. The intervention was designed to redirect the child's attention from the procedure and reduce procedure-related pain, fear, and anxiety.
Children assigned to the video-based distraction group watched an animal video as a non-pharmacological visual and auditory distraction intervention. The video was presented before, during, and immediately after the venipuncture procedure to redirect the child's attention from the procedure and reduce procedure-related pain, fear, and anxiety.
Pain Level During Venipuncture
Pain intensity was assessed using the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale. The scale consists of six faces representing increasing levels of pain and is scored from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain). Higher scores indicate greater pain intensity. Pain was evaluated by the child and parent.
Time frame: Immediately before venipuncture, at needle insertion, and immediately after completion of venipuncture.
Fear
Fear was assessed using the Children's Fear Scale (CFS). The scale consists of five facial expressions and is scored from 0 (no fear) to 4 (extreme fear). Higher scores indicate greater fear. Fear was evaluated by the child and parent
Time frame: Immediately before venipuncture, at needle insertion, and immediately after completion of venipuncture.
State Anxiety
State anxiety was assessed using the Children's State Anxiety Scale (CSA). Higher scores indicate higher levels of state anxiety.
Time frame: Immediately before venipuncture, at needle insertion, and immediately after completion of venipuncture.
Plan to share: No — Individual participant data will not be shared to protect the confidentiality and privacy of the child participants.
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Ran from Jul 2026 to primary completion in Aug 2026, 0 months.
Of 141 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Pain, Procedural, half reached primary completion within 7 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 3 and three quarters within 15. This study's 0 months is below that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 141 studies reached it within 7 months; a quarter within 3 and three quarters within 15.
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