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Effect of a Musical-Moving Toy Used During Difficult Peripheral Intravenous Catheterization on Children's Fear Level and Procedure Success

NCT07459517 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 70

Last updated 2026-03-10

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Summary

Peripheral intravenous catheterization (PIVC) is a frequently performed invasive procedure in pediatric emergency departments and is often associated with fear and distress in children. Children with difficult intravenous access (DIVA) may require multiple attempts for successful catheterization, which can increase fear, anxiety, and procedure time. Non-pharmacological distraction techniques are commonly used to reduce procedural distress in children.

This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effect of a musical-moving toy used as a distraction method during peripheral intravenous catheterization on children's fear levels, procedure success, and procedure duration. The study will be conducted in the pediatric emergency department of Antalya City Hospital in Türkiye.

Children aged 4-6 years with difficult intravenous access will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. In the intervention group, a musical-moving toy will be used during the catheterization procedure to distract the child, while the control group will receive standard care without the toy.

Fear levels will be measured using the Children's Fear Scale. Procedure success will be evaluated by the number of attempts required to successfully insert the catheter, and procedure duration will be recorded using a stopwatch.

The findings of this study may contribute to improving pediatric procedural care by providing an effective, low-cost, and easily applicable distraction method during intravenous catheterization.

Conditions

  • Procedural Fear in Children
  • Difficult Intravenous Access

Interventions

OTHER

Musical-Moving Toy Distraction

A musical-moving toy will be used as a distraction technique during peripheral intravenous catheterization. The toy will be presented to the child during the procedure to attract attention and reduce fear and distress associated with the catheterization process.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Akdeniz University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Okan Kumaş Kumaş, RN · Akdeniz University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
4 Years
Max Age
6 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-03-15
Primary Completion
2026-06-30
Completion
2026-06-30

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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