Cartoons and ball squeezing for easier blood draws in kids
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if watching a cartoon and squeezing a ball can help reduce pain during a blood draw in children. It may offer a simple, non-medicine way to make the procedure more comfortable.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 4 and 12 years old
- Your child needs a blood draw for routine tests
- Your child can watch a cartoon video during the procedure
- You as a parent are okay with the trial and can give permission in English or Arabic
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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