Can playing games help children with diabetes feel less anxious?
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether playing specially designed games (therapeutic play) can help reduce anxiety and fear in children with type 1 diabetes who are starting insulin shots for the first time.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 9 and 12 years old.
- They must have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
- They must be receiving insulin shots for the first time.
- Both you and your child must agree to take part in the study.
- Your child cannot have vision, hearing, or speech problems, or a condition that prevents them from playing.
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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