Prizes for bravery: study tests if rewards ease kids' procedure anxiety
NCT ID NCT06254898
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether offering a prize after a medical procedure can reduce anxiety in children aged 6-17. About 187 kids will get standard support from a child life specialist, and some will also be offered a prize if they meet a coping goal. Researchers will compare anxiety levels between the two groups to see if incentives help.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
incentive prize
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give hospitals a simple, low-cost way to help children feel less anxious during procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study. The effect may be small or not apply to all children. Anxiety is subjective and hard to measure.
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Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz
RECRUITINGAurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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Children's Hospital Colorado North Campus
RECRUITINGBroomfield, Colorado, 80023, United States
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Children's Hospital Colorado South Campus
RECRUITINGHighlands Ranch, Colorado, 80129, United States
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