Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
A Handheld Tool for Active Distraction of Children and Adolescents During Painful Procedures
Lead Sponsor:
Haukeland University Hospital
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Bergen
Conditions:
Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
8-15 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the handheld device Grasp, works to reduce pain and distress during small procedures involving a needle prick in children and adolescents. The main quest...
Detailed Description
This project seeks to contribute to the evidence base regarding the utility of active distraction techniques, such as Grasp, in pediatric clinical settings. Findings may inform the development of non-...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Written consent has been obtained from the parents or legal guardians.
- Age 8-15 years old
- One of the following:
- Attend the Child and Youth Clinic at Haukeland University Hospital for peripheral venous cannula insertion
- Attend the Helsebanken in Øystese for blood sampling
- Attend TKVestland for planned dental treatment involving local anesthesia administered via injection (needle)
- Admitted to the Child and Youth Clinic at Haukeland University Hospital for the first time due to type 1 diabetes mellitus, requiring frequent blood glucose measurements and insulin injections.
Exclusion
- Moderate to severe intellectual disability
- Impaired vision or hearing
- Does not understand the Norwegian language
- General condition affected by illness
- Anticipated use of sedation during the procedure (e.g., Midazolam)
- Previous participation in this study
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 26 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
November 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
126 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06984939
Start Date
May 26 2025
End Date
November 1 2025
Last Update
May 29 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Haukeland University Hospital
Bergen, Vestland, Norway, 5021