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Robot buddy eases Kids' needle pain: AI distraction works better than standard care

NCT ID NCT06556329

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Alberta Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether an AI-enhanced social robot could help children aged 5 to 11 feel less pain and distress during IV insertion. The robot used distraction techniques, like cognitive-behavioral therapy, to support kids during the procedure. Researchers compared the robot's effect to standard care in 95 children. The goal was to see if the robot could reduce pain, fear, and anxiety, making healthcare visits less stressful.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

95 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2024

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

5 to 11 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. child aged 5-11 years 2. requires IVI 3. will receive topical anesthetic for IVI Exclusion Criteria: 1. medically unstable (CTAS 1, requiring immediate IV insertion) 2. unconscious or not fully alert 3. visual or auditory impairments 4. neurocognitive delays or mental health issues precluding safe interaction with the robot intervention 5. sensory impairment to pain (ex. spina bifida) 6. parental or child language barrier precluding the ability to understand and complete study assessments, in the absence of a native language translator 7. not accompanied by legal guardian 8. previous enrolment in this clinical trial or in the co-design or usability studies 9. other reason at the discretion of the clinical staff

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Social robots for procedural distress

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Stollery Children's Hospital

    Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2B7, Canada

  • The Hospital for Sick Children

    Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X8, Canada