Examining Bluetooth Haptic Device Use for Pain and Anxiety Reduction in Vascular Access Procedures

Description

This pragmatic, randomized study seeks to evaluate the applications of a novel vibrating device for reducing pediatric anxiety and distress during vascular access procedures.

Conditions

Pain, Anxiety

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Study overview

This pragmatic, randomized study seeks to evaluate the applications of a novel vibrating device for reducing pediatric anxiety and distress during vascular access procedures.

Examining Bluetooth Haptic Device Use for Pain and Anxiety Reduction in Vascular Access Procedures

Examining Bluetooth Haptic Device Use for Pain and Anxiety Reduction in Vascular Access Procedures

Condition
Pain
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Palo Alto

Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94304

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Between age 4-99
  • * Will undergo a vascular access procedure
  • * English speaking participant and parent or LAR
  • * Legal guardian not present to obtain consent
  • * Child is unable to self-report pain or anxiety
  • * Child with a significant neurological condition, or major developmental disability
  • * Child with active infection of the hand or arm
  • * Major surgery within the last 48 hours

Ages Eligible for Study

4 Years to 99 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Stanford University,

Thomas Caruso, MD,PhD, STUDY_DIRECTOR, Stanford University

Study Record Dates

2025-09-30