Parrot power: live and robotic birds ease needle pain in study
NCT ID NCT07241780
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether interacting with a live parrot, a robotic parrot, or a picture of a parrot could reduce pain during blood draws in 240 adults with chronic diseases. Participants were randomly assigned to one of the three groups, and their pain was measured using a standard scale. The goal was to see if a simple, non-drug distraction could help make a common medical procedure less painful.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Parrot therapy (live, robotic, or picture)
What this could lead to
If effective, parrot therapy could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease pain during medical procedures like blood draws.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study. The effect may be modest or not apply to other procedures or populations. Pain is subjective and results may vary.
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Locations
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Gümüşhane University
Gümüşhane, 29600, Turkey (Türkiye)