Therapy for needle and blood fear in teens with chronic illness
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a type of talk therapy (called exposure-based CBT) that helps teenagers with a strong fear of needles or blood feel more comfortable with the injections and blood tests their chronic illness requires. It aims to reduce fear and avoidance so they can manage their medical care more easily.
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Who can take part
- You are between 12 and 17 years old.
- You have a strong fear of needles, blood, or medical procedures that cause you distress or avoidance.
- You have a medical condition that requires regular injections or blood draws (for example, diabetes, immune disorders, or similar).
- You can read and write in Swedish.
- You are not currently in or recently finished another treatment specifically for fear of needles or blood.
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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