Robots and talking dolls tested to soothe scared kids in the emergency room
Symptom relief
Completed
This study tested whether playing with an interactive toy or a robot during nebulized inhalation treatment reduces anxiety and fear in children aged 4-10 in the pediatric emergency department. 72 children were randomly assigned to use an interactive doll, a robot, or standard car…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aylin Kurt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC