Guided movement to help toddlers during blood draws
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if a guided distraction movement can help children aged 1 to 3 years feel more comfortable during a blood draw (venipuncture). It may reduce pain and anxiety for young patients.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 1 and 3 years old.
- Your child needs a blood draw within the first 48 hours of being in the hospital or during a clinic visit.
- Your child has not had a blood draw or other needle procedure (like a spinal tap or IV) in the last 2 hours.
- Your child has had 5 or fewer blood draws in the last 48 hours.
- Your child can move both arms and hands normally (no motor disability of the upper limbs).
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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