Glowing veins: new light trick helps kids' blood draws succeed on first poke
NCT ID NCT05831605
First seen Mar 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 07, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study tested whether using near-infrared light to make veins visible helps doctors successfully draw blood or start an IV on the first try in children with hard-to-see veins. 163 children in the hospital or emergency room took part. The goal was to see if the light reduces the number of needle sticks needed.
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Hôpital Trousseau
Paris, 75012, France
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