CompletedNot Applicable

Bubble Blowing As an Effective Distraction During Pediatric IV Insertion

Canada120 participantsStarted 2023-07-27

Plain-language summary

Insertion of an IV cannula is a standard but potentially painful procedure. Distraction techniques are among the strategies used to alleviate this discomfort. The investigators are conducting a randomized controlled trial to assess whether bubble blowing is more effective than video distraction during IV insertions in young children in the medical imaging suite.

Who can participate

Age range

2 Years – 5 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Children between the ages of two to five years (i.e. ≥ two years to \< six years) requiring an IV in the medical imaging department. Exclusion Criteria: * Children with existing vascular access (do not have an IV placed) * Families who chose not to have topical anesthetic placed on their child's hands (will have a different amount of pain with the procedure than children who have had topical anesthetic) * Children receiving anxiolytic premedication (will have reduced anxiety associated with the procedure) * Children planned to undergo mask induction of anesthesia before IV placement (will not be awake to experience distraction method during IV insertion procedure) * Children who had inadequate time for the local anesthetic cream/gel to take effect (pain will be experienced differently, and the effect of the local anesthetic will be more variable)

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?

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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

Pain before IV insertion

Timeframe: at removal of topical anesthetic

Pain during IV insertion

Timeframe: at the moment of skin penetration

Pain after IV insertion

Timeframe: once the IV insertion procedure is complete

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05899452

SponsorUniversity of British Columbia

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-07-24

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