Hand puppets and squeeze toys for IV placement in kids
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests whether using a hand puppet or a squeeze toy can help children aged 6-10 with cancer or blood disorders feel less pain and fear during IV placement. It compares these tools to standard care to see which works best.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 and 10 years old
- Your child has a diagnosis related to blood disorders or cancer (pediatric hematology or oncology)
- Your child needs an IV placed
- Your child has a Difficult Intravenous Access (DIVA) score of 4 or higher (meaning the nurse expects it may be hard to find a vein)
- Your child can understand simple instructions and is willing to use a hand puppet or squeeze toy
- You (parent/guardian) and your child agree to take part
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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