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Age and gender related differences in children’s evaluation of procedures experienced during participation in clinical research

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Thanks to Mrs Anne Karina Kjaer, study nurse, Mrs Charlotte Gradmann, study nurse, and to Dr Carsten Heuck, research fellow, for helping with delivering and collecting the questionnaires. Thanks to headmasters and teachers at Randers Realskole, Hadsundvejens Skole and Hobrovejens Skole, Randers, for providing fine working conditions. The study was supported by a grant from Konventualinde Emilie De Lancy’s Foundation.

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Wolthers, O.D. Age and gender related differences in children’s evaluation of procedures experienced during participation in clinical research. Eur J Pediatr 164, 50–51 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-004-1553-3

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