FEAR

This study tested whether a simple, ready-made coloring activity could reduce anxiety and fear in children before circumcision surgery. Researchers worked with 50 children aged 5-10, comparing a group that colored before the procedure to a group that did not. They measured the ch…

This study tested whether watching 360° virtual reality movies could help reduce fear and anxiety in cancer patients about to begin radiation therapy. Researchers enrolled 292 adults with breast, lung, prostate, head and neck cancers, or brain tumors. Patients watched VR movies s…

This study tested four simple, drug-free methods to reduce pain and fear in 4-6 year olds getting shots in the emergency room. Researchers compared a special tapping technique, a palm stimulator, a plastic device called ShotBlocker, and a vibrating bee-shaped gadget called Buzzy®…

This study tested whether showing children a short video about what to expect could make them less scared and anxious before getting an endoscopy. Researchers worked with 90 children, aged 9 to 12, who were having the procedure for the first time. They compared kids who watched t…

This study tested if giving patients a stress ball to squeeze before gallbladder surgery could help reduce their fear and anxiety. Researchers compared 90 patients who used a stress ball before their procedure to those who received standard care. The goal was to see if this simpl…

This study tested whether putting a colorful undersea-themed cover on the examination table could reduce fear and anxiety in children getting a painless heart test (ECG). Researchers compared 80 children, aged 3 to 12, with half using the special cover and half using a standard t…

This study tested whether simple distractions like playing digital games or watching cartoons could help children feel less pain, fear, and anxiety while getting stitches in the emergency room. Researchers worked with 90 children aged 5 to 10, dividing them into groups that eithe…

This study tested whether simple, playful distractions could help young children feel less scared and more cooperative during inhaler treatments. Researchers compared using a finger puppet, a video game, or a stress ball in 120 children aged 4-6 years old. They found that the fin…

This study aimed to understand why some people with alcohol dependence struggle to 'unlearn' fear. Researchers compared 96 adults with and without alcohol problems, and with and without early life stress. They used brain scans, mild electric shocks, and genetic tests to see how f…