Game-Based Breathing to Reduce Pain and Anxiety During Blood Draws
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a fun, game-based breathing exercise helps children feel less pain and anxiety when having blood drawn. The breathing exercise is done just before the procedure and may help your child stay calmer.
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Who can take part
- Child is between 7 and 12 years old
- Child is having a blood draw (venipuncture) procedure
- Child can understand and speak Turkish
- Parent or legal guardian provides written permission, and child agrees to participate
- Child has no history of seizures or epilepsy
- Child has no severe birth defects, chronic diseases, behavioral disorders, or developmental delays
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