Acupressure, aromatherapy, or virtual reality during blood draw in children
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether acupressure, aromatherapy, or virtual reality can help reduce pain and anxiety in children during a blood draw. If your child is healthy and between 5 and 10, they may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 5 and 10 years old.
- Your child must be generally healthy, without any chronic (long-term) illnesses.
- Both you and your child must agree to take part in the study.
- Your child must be able to communicate in Turkish.
- Your child must not have any allergies, hearing or vision problems, or recent use of certain medicines.
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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