Use of Incentives for Stressful Medical Procedures

Launched by JENNIFER STAAB · Feb 5, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how offering incentives, like small prizes, can help reduce anxiety in children who need to undergo medical procedures. Researchers want to find out if these incentives really help kids feel less anxious and what the best ways are to use them. During the trial, children aged 6 to 17 will be supported by a trained child life specialist, who will help prepare them before and comfort them during the procedure. After the procedure, some children will receive an incentive, and researchers will observe their stress levels and ask them to rate their anxiety using a simple scale.

To participate in this study, children must be between 6 and 17 years old and have a parent or guardian with them. It's important that they are prepared and supported by a certified child life specialist. However, children younger than 6 or with certain cognitive impairments that affect their ability to participate will not be eligible. This trial is currently recruiting participants, and it aims to help make medical procedures less stressful for kids by understanding the role of incentives.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients and parent of patients aged 6-100 years who are undergoing a medical procedure
• • Patients and parent of patients who are prepared and supported by a certified child life specialist.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Cognitive impairment that negates the use of the outcome tools
• • Children younger than 6 years old, or older than 17 years old.