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Can heart rate reveal how children feel during x-rays?

NCT ID NCT06322264

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Lund University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 03, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers at Lund University are observing children aged 4 to 12 who undergo standard X-ray exams. They will track how many images need retaking, why, how long exams take, and what children, parents, and radiographers think about the process. Children will wear a portable heart rate monitor to see if physical stress shows up as changes in pulse. The goal is to find ways to make X-ray exams more child-friendly and reduce the need for repeat images.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help hospitals make X-ray exams less stressful for children by identifying what causes retakes and discomfort.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all hospitals or children.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 220 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Nov 2024

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The population consists of the people who are involved with the child undergoing an X-ray examination. Which are the children who are to undergo conventional x-rays and are between the ages of 4-12 years. Those who are accompanying this child and the radiographers who carry out the examination will also be there.

Ages

4 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children ages 4-12 yrs who undergo standard x-ray examinations * parents to the child * assigned radiographers Exclusion Criteria: * Children and parents who have cognitive and/or language difficulties

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Conditions

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Heart rate determination Patient participation

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    RECRUITING

    Lund, Skåne County, 221 00, Sweden

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