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Study seeks best arm hold for kids' IVs in the ER

NCT ID NCT07182994

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tested two ways of holding a child's arm during IV placement in the emergency department: immobilizing the elbow joint versus using an arm restraint without elbow immobilization. Researchers enrolled 322 children and measured success on the first try, number of attempts, time to success, and pain. The goal is to find which method works best to make IV placement faster and less stressful for kids.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could identify the best way to hold a child's arm during an IV stick, making the procedure quicker and less painful.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial focused on a procedural technique, not a new drug or therapy. The results may not apply to all children or emergency settings.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

322 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2022

Finished

Mar 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

1 day to 6 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Pediatric patients at emergency department that need a peripheral venous line Exclusion Criteria: * Critically ill patient

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital Universitario La Paz

    Madrid, Madrid, 28022, Spain

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