Distraction as Treatment for Pain in Children in Resource-scarce Settings

NARecruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

126

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

March 30, 2025

Primary Completion Date

December 31, 2026

Study Completion Date

December 31, 2026

Conditions
Pain, Acute
Interventions
DEVICE

Distraction with kaleidoscope

During the intervention measurement, the pediatric patient will be distracted by the use of a kaleidoscope during the procedure. Distraction by use of the kaleidoscope will be initiated at the start of the procedure (dressing change) and the kaleidoscope will be offered until at least a minute after the procedure is completed. Removal of the dressing will be started when the child seems distracted as indicated by response with a smile or laughter, or a verbal response

Trial Locations (1)

3880

RECRUITING

Ngwelezana Hospital, Empangeni

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

Radboud University Medical Center

OTHER

collaborator

Linkoeping University

OTHER_GOV

collaborator

University of KwaZulu

OTHER

lead

Vrinnevi Hospital

OTHER