Breathing treatment fun for kids 4-6
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if special distractions can help young children feel more comfortable during their first breathing treatment. If your child is 4 to 6 years old and otherwise healthy, they might be able to join.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 4 and 6 years old.
- Your child does not have a developmental disability.
- Your child has not used any sedative, pain, or sleep medicine in the 24 hours before the treatment.
- This will be your child's first time receiving inhalation therapy.
- Your child does not have any chronic (long-term) illness.
- A parent (mother or father) must be with the child during the procedure.
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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