A Distraction Protocol for Peripheral Intravenous (IV) Placement in the Pediatric Emergency Depar… (NCT00924417) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
A Distraction Protocol for Peripheral Intravenous (IV) Placement in the Pediatric Emergency Department
Stopped: Fellow unable to complete enrollment before completing training.
United States55 participantsStarted 2009-01
Plain-language summary
This is a randomized, controlled trial of a distraction protocol for peripheral intravenous line placement in the pediatric emergency department. Patients and parents will be randomized to one of two interventions: routine care or a teaching session about the cognitive technique known as distraction. The study seeks to enroll children ages 4-9, who are cognitively normal, who are without significant chronic medical illness, who are receiving intravenous line placement as part of routine care in the pediatric emergency department. Study investigators hypothesize that patients in the intervention group will report less pain than patients in the control group.
Who can participate
Age range
4 Years – 9 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Ages 4 - 9
* Requiring IV placement for medical care in emergency department
* Child cognitively normal
Exclusion Criteria:
* No significant chronic medical conditions
* No IV in past 3 years
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Faces Pain Scale Revised as reported by child
Timeframe: To be completed 5 minutes after IV placement
Trial details
NCT IDNCT00924417
SponsorAnn & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago