Can a vibrating dolphin toy calm kids during blood draws?
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Researchers are testing whether a vibrating dolphin-shaped massage device or tablet-based digital storytelling reduces pain and fear in children aged 3 to 6 during blood collection. The trial assigns children to one of these two distraction methods or to a control group. Parents,…
Sponsor: Sinem Basdemir • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC