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The Effect of Arm Concealment and Distraction Techniques on Fear Reduction in Pediatric 6 Venipuncture: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The Effect of Arm Concealment and Distraction Techniques on Fear Reduction in Pediatric 6 Venipuncture: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20260214001
Enrollment
60
Registered
2026-02-14
Start date
2025-10-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Children that required venipuncture Procedural pain Procedural fear Procedural anxiety Venipuncture Pain Fear Anxiety Distraction Children

Interventions

An arm concealment device combined with auditory distraction techniques. The device blocks visual exposure to the needle while providing auditory stimulation during venipuncture.,Routine standard prac
Arm concealment with auditory distraction,Standard venipuncture care

Sponsors

Office of Research Development, Phramongkutklao Hospital and Phramongkutklao College of Medicine
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
7 Years to 12 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Children aged 7 to 12 years 2. Children requiring venipuncture for routine clinical indications 3. Outpatient pediatric patients at Phramongkutklao Hospital 4. Parental consent and child assent obtained 5. Ability to understand and communicate in Thai

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Children with neurological or psychiatric disorders affecting perception or communication 2. Children with autism spectrum disorder or severe attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 3. Children with developmental delay or severe anxiety disorders 4. Children unable to communicate in Thai 5. Children with severe prior traumatic experience related to venipuncture 6. Children receiving sedative or analgesic medications before the procedure 7. Children with acute or severe medical conditions that may affect pain perception

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Fear score After venipuncture Childrens Fear Scale,Anxiety score After venipuncture Childrens Anxiety Meter,Pain score After venipuncture Wong Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Heart rate during venipucture Heart rate measurement ,Satisfaction score After venipuncture Satisfaction questionnaire

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactKhemika Sudnawa

Phramongkutklao hospital

k.sudnawa@pcm.ac.th0642894926

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026