FEAR

This study is testing whether simple distractions like showing cartoons or using finger puppets can help reduce pain and fear in young children (ages 3-6) when they need to have their blood drawn. Researchers are comparing these playful methods to see which one works better at ma…

This study is testing whether a special type of parent-child therapy, delivered remotely, can help reduce anxiety in very young children (ages 2-3) who show high levels of fear or shyness. Researchers are working with 90 families to see if this early intervention is practical and…

This study is testing if a simple, colorful walkway mat can make it easier for children to get moving after abdominal surgery. Researchers want to see if turning movement into a game reduces kids' pain and fear, and helps them take their first steps sooner. The study involves 74 …

This UCLA study aims to understand how thinking of a supportive person helps us overcome fear. Researchers will give 60 healthy adults either a drug (naltrexone) or a placebo pill, then see if it changes how well a picture of a loved one helps them learn that a previously scary c…