Stuffed animal that breathes slashes Kids' pain and tears during needle sticks
NCT ID NCT07430514
First seen Mar 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study tested a realistic breathing toy (a plush dog that moves and sounds like it's breathing) to distract children aged 1-3 during blood draws. Eighty kids were split into two groups: one used the toy, the other got standard care. Results showed the toy group had 51% less pain, 72% less crying, and lower heart rates, plus parents felt less anxious. No side effects occurred, making this a simple, safe way to ease needle pain.
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Zeynep Kamil Maternity and Children's Disease Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Istanbul, 34668, Turkey (Türkiye)
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