Watching video or blowing pinwheel for kids during IV
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This study tests whether watching a video or blowing a paper pinwheel helps children feel more comfortable during an IV or blood draw. It is for children ages 3 to 6 who are in the hospital and do not have certain health conditions.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 3 and 6 years old.
- Your child is having an IV placed or blood drawn during their hospital stay.
- Your child does not have any long-term health conditions (like asthma, diabetes, or heart disease).
- Your child does not have developmental delays, epilepsy, or difficulty speaking.
- Your child has not taken any sedatives in the past 6 hours.
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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