Which position eases pain for little ones during blood draws?
NCT ID NCT07547137
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether a child's body position during needle procedures like blood draws or IV insertions can affect their pain. Researchers will place 64 children aged 1-6 years either on their backs or in a semi-sitting position and measure their pain using a special scale. The goal is to find a simple way to make these procedures less painful for young children.
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- Participants
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About 64 people
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- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Nov 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Children aged 1-6 years presenting to the pediatric emergency department of a hospital in the Aegean region for invasive procedures (intravenous catheter insertion or blood sampling), who meet the inclusion criteria and whose parents provide written informed consent.
- Ages
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1 year to 6 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 1-6 years * Children presenting to the emergency department for invasive procedures (intravenous catheter insertion) * Children whose parents have provided written informed consent * Children without any chronic illness * Children undergoing only invasive procedures such as intravenous catheter insertion or blood sampling * Children not using analgesics regularly Exclusion Criteria: * Children with chronic pain or those using analgesics * Children outside the 1-6 years age range * Children with neurological or psychiatric disorders * Children with physical disabilities that prevent appropriate positioning for the invasive procedure * Children whose parents do not provide consent for participation
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