Helping kids relax during throat swab tests
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether watching animated videos and playing therapeutic games can help children aged 4-8 feel less scared and anxious during a throat swab test. It aims to make the experience more comfortable for your child.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 4 and 8 years old.
- Your child is having a throat swab at a children's clinic.
- Your child agrees to join the study.
- Your child does not have any thinking, brain, or sensory (vision/hearing) problems.
- You give written permission for your child to participate.
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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