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Parents may soon help mark the spot for Pain-Free IVs in kids

NCT ID NCT07333846

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Alexander Schmidt Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study aims to develop and test a simple landmark on the forearm to locate a specific vein (the cephalic vein) in children under 6. Parents and staff will mark the spot using a visual guide, then ultrasound checks if the vein is underneath. The goal is to make IV placement easier and less traumatic by ensuring numbing cream is applied exactly where needed.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a simple, reliable way for parents to help prepare their child's vein for IV placement, reducing stress and multiple needle sticks.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (75 children) testing a landmark formula, not a treatment. The approach may not improve success rates or may not work for all children.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 75 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jan 2026

Expected to finish

May 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Children under 6 years of age scheduled for elective surgery under general anaesthesia at a single tertiary paediatric centre in Switzerland. Participants are recruited consecutively from the preoperative surgical list; parent/guardian consent is obtained. Setting: Department of Anaesthesiology, University Children's Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland.

Ages

Up to 5 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children under the age of 6 years * Scheduled elective procedure under general anesthesia * Admission via the surgical day clinic * Written informed consent by the parents (and by the child if capable of judgment) Exclusion Criteria: * pre-existing intravenous access at the investigation site * Skin conditions or infections at the forearm site * Known allergy to EMLA or any of its components

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As listed by the trial registrant

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Cephalic vein Difficult intravenous access in pediatrics Landmark Pediatric anesthesia Ultrasound Venipuncture

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Childrens Hospital, Department of Anaesthesia and Children's Research Centre

    Zurich, Canton of Zurich, 8032, Switzerland

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