Re-frame the pain: Using attention and language to reduce needle pain and distress in childre

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Fear of needles; Needle pain; Public Health - Health service research

• Registration Number: ACTRN12618000687291
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Tasha Stanton

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2018-04-27
• Study Completion: 2019-08-07
• Last Update Posted: 21 February 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Stopped early
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 41

Inclusion Criteria

We will recruit 256 children, aged between 8-12 years who are living in South Australia and who have consented to receive a yearly flu vaccination.

Both the child and their parent/guardian will provide written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

Children with a history of severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) after a vaccine, severe egg allergies (e.g., respiratory distress/required epinephrine), with a diagnosed anxiety disorder/post traumatic stress disorder, or moderate-severe illness (with or without fever) on the day will be excluded.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified