Investigating the Impact of Ice Application on the Venous Puncture Pain in the Pediatric Population

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES LAHORE · Oct 11, 2023

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This clinical trial is studying whether applying ice to the skin can help reduce pain for children aged 5 to 7 years during a procedure called venous puncture, which is when a needle is used to draw blood. The researchers want to see if using ice before the procedure makes it less painful for kids. In the trial, 114 children will be randomly assigned to two groups: one group will receive ice on the area where the needle will go, and the other group will not receive ice at all.

To participate in this trial, children must be between 5 and 7 years old and need to have a venous puncture procedure scheduled in the pediatric ward. However, children who have chronic illnesses, mental disabilities, or who are already getting anesthesia at the site won't be included. If your child is eligible and participates, they will either receive ice treatment or standard care without ice, and their experience will help researchers understand how effective this method is in reducing pain during venous punctures. This study is not yet recruiting participants, so there will be more information available soon.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Children within age group of 5-7 years
• • Children who were advised to undergo venous puncture in the pediatric ward
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Chronically ill
• • Mentally handicapped
• • Already having local anesthesia at the venous puncture site