Glow-in-the-dark vein finder could spare kids from multiple needle pokes
NCT ID NCT05831605
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether using a near-infrared light to see veins under the skin helps nurses draw blood or start an IV on the first try in children with hard-to-see veins. It included 163 newborns and children up to age 18 in hospitals. The goal was to see if the light reduces the number of needle sticks and pain compared to the usual method.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- near-infrared light device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could make blood draws less painful and stressful for children with hard-to-find veins.
- What could go wrong
- The study is small and completed, so results may not apply to all children or settings. The device may not always improve success rates.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hôpital Trousseau
Paris, 75012, France
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