Handheld distraction tool for kids during needle procedures
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This study tests a small handheld tool that may help distract children and teenagers during painful procedures like getting an IV, a blood draw, a dental needle, or if you have just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and need frequent blood checks and insulin shots. The tool is meant to make the experience less stressful.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child is between 8 and 15 years old.
- Your child is having a needle-related procedure at one of these places: Haukeland University Hospital, Helsebanken in Øystese, or TKVestland dental clinic, OR your child has just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at Haukeland.
- Your child does not have moderate or severe intellectual disabilities.
- Your child does not have serious vision or hearing problems.
- Your child understands Norwegian.
- Your child is not very ill at the time of the procedure and is not expected to need sedation medicine like midazolam.
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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