Mind over matter: picturing success boosts IV skills in med students
NCT ID NCT06932822
First seen Mar 17, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study looked at whether a mental imagery session—where students vividly picture the steps in their mind—can improve their ability to insert a peripheral IV catheter on a practice mannequin. 96 fifth-year medical students took part. The goal was to see if this simple mental technique could boost first-attempt success and reduce patient discomfort from repeated needle sticks.
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Nîmes University Hospital
Nîmes, France
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