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Comparison of Virtual Reality, EMLA Cream, and Standard Care for Pain During Blood Draws in Children

RecruitingNAAges 3 Years - 15 YearsAllMarie Lulková
NCT07763132 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This randomized controlled trial evaluates methods to reduce pain during venipuncture in children aged 3 to 15 years. The study compares three approaches: virtual reality distraction using a VR headset, topical anesthesia with EMLA cream, and standard care without an additional pain-reducing intervention. The main question is whether virtual reality reduces pain during venipuncture more effectively than EMLA cream or standard care. Pain is assessed immediately after venipuncture using the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale (0-10). The planned study sample includes 450 children.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 3 to 15 years. * Clinical indication for venipuncture. * Written informed consent provided by a parent or legal guardian and verbal or written assent from the child, as appropriate for age and cognitive ability. Exclusion Criteria: * Known hypersensitivity to local anesthetics. * Diagnosed mental disorder. * Current treatment with analgesic or anxiolytic medications. * Venipuncture not successful on the first attempt.
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What it tests

  • Virtual Reality Distraction
  • Lidocaine-Prilocaine Cream
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Where

1 site
Krajska zdravotni, a.s. - Masarykova nemocnice v Usti nad Labem
Ústí nad Labem, Czechia
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