Art therapy to reduce pain and anxiety in the ER waiting room
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This trial studies whether guided art therapy can lower the pain and anxiety you feel while waiting to be seen in the emergency department. It may help you feel more calm and comfortable during the waiting time.
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Who can take part
- You are over 18 years old
- Your triage pain score is more than 3
- You can clearly consent to join the study
- You speak English
- You are fully alert (Glasgow Coma Scale score of 15)
- Your anxiety score (HADS-A) is more than 6
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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