Robot buddy fights Kids' fear of needles

NCT ID NCT06556329

Summary

This study tested whether a friendly, AI-enhanced robot could help distract children aged 5-11 during needle procedures like IV insertions. The goal was to see if interacting with the robot could reduce the child's pain, fear, and distress compared to standard care alone. Researchers enrolled 95 children in emergency departments to compare the robot's effect against usual comfort methods.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Stollery Children's Hospital

    Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2B7, Canada

  • The Hospital for Sick Children

    Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X8, Canada

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