Stress ball for easing fear and pain during allergy testing
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This trial gives children a stress ball to hold during their allergy skin test, to see if it helps reduce fear, anxiety, and pain, and makes the experience more satisfying for the family.
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Who can take part
- Child is between 4 and 10 years old
- This is the child's first allergy test
- Both the child and parent agree to take part
- Child has not taken any medication before the test
- Child has no vision, hearing, or intellectual disability
- Child is physically able to use a stress ball
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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