Cuddly toys take the ouch out of needles for tots
NCT ID NCT06746506
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 35 times
Summary
This study looked at whether playing with amigurumi (crochet) toys during blood collection can lower pain and fear in children aged 4 to 6. About 96 kids in a pediatric emergency department took part. Researchers measured pain and fear using simple face scales to see if the toys helped make the experience less scary.
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Recep Tayyip Erdogan University
Rize, Güneysu, 53350, Turkey (Türkiye)
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