Magic glove vs. needle: can hypnosis beat lidocaine for Kids' pain?

NCT ID NCT03453723

First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tested whether a simple hypnosis technique called the 'magic glove' can prevent pain in children aged 7 to 14 when they receive propofol, a common anesthesia drug. Researchers compared it to lidocaine, a standard numbing medicine. The goal was to see which method works better to reduce pain during injection, using video recordings to score children's reactions.

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Locations

  • Hôpital des enfants - Pôle Anesthésie-Réanimation.

    Toulouse, 31059, France

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