Two ways to help kids feel better during breathing tube removal
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests two different methods to lower pain, fear, and emotional upset when a breathing sample is taken from hospitalized children aged 6 to 12. The goal is to find which approach works best to make the experience easier for your child.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 and 12 years old
- Your child is in the hospital and needs a breathing sample taken
- Your child can talk, understand instructions, and follow directions
- Your child is not taking any sedative, seizure, or pain medicine right now
- You and your child agree to take part in the study
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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