CompletedNot Applicable

Distraction and Nitrous Oxide for Venous Puncture

Switzerland45 participantsStarted 2018-04-30

Plain-language summary

This study will compare the efficiency of the iPad distraction or the administration of Nitrous Oxide on the anxiety decrease when a peripheral venous catheter is needed in children between 3 and 9 years old.

Who can participate

Age range3 Years – 9 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Venous track needed * French mother tongue * Age between 3 and 9 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Children with cognitive disorder (autism, metabolic disorders, * Children with cerebral-motor disability * Children who don't speak french * Children with ADHD treatment * Children with epilepsy * Children who present contraindication to the use of Nitrous oxide

What they're measuring

Anxiety score

Timeframe: From one hour prior to venous puncture until 1 hour afterwards

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04185233

SponsorUniversity Hospital, Geneva

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-05-21

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