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

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Haukeland University Hospital

Bergen, Vestland, Norway, 5021