Stress ball and storybook help kids use inhalers
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if giving children a stress ball or reading a storybook can help them feel calmer and more comfortable while using their inhaler.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be able to see and hear normally.
- Your child must be able to talk and understand you clearly.
- You, as a parent, must be willing to join the study with your child.
- Your child should not have any learning or development challenges.
- Your child must not have any special needs or disabilities.
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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