Stuffed animal that breathes slashes Kids' needle pain by half

NCT ID NCT07430514

First seen Mar 01, 2026 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study tested whether a realistic breathing toy could reduce pain and distress in 80 children aged 1-3 during blood draws. Kids who used the toy had 51% less pain and cried 72% less than those who got standard care. The toy is a simple, safe, and low-cost way to help young children during needle procedures.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Zeynep Kamil Maternity and Children's Disease Training and Research Hospital

    Istanbul, Istanbul, 34668, Turkey (Türkiye)

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