Trial Outcomes & Findings for iPad as a Distraction Tool During Facial Laceration Repair (NCT NCT02217436)

NCT ID: NCT02217436

Last Updated: 2019-07-23

Results Overview

Weighted average Observational Score Behavioral Distress Revised (OSBD-R) scored from videotapes of the entire laceration repair procedure Scale 0-23.5 (0 low/better, 23.5 high/worse)

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

80 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Entire laceration repair procedure

Results posted on

2019-07-23

Participant Flow

105 eligible patients were approached and 25 refused to participate in the study (not consented), 80 participants were randomized, and 3 withdrew from the study.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
iPad
iPad + Standard Care iPad: iPad with age-appropriate applications, videos, and music Standard Care: All study participants will receive standard care, which consists of procedural explanation and preparation by providers, verbal encouragement and comforting by providers and parents, and topical anesthetic (LET) followed by injectable lidocaine administration (whether one or both of these anesthetics will be used will be determined by the provider prior to randomization).
Standard Care
All study participants will receive standard care, which consists of procedural explanation and preparation by providers, verbal encouragement and comforting by providers and parents, and topical anesthetic (LET) followed by injectable lidocaine administration (whether one or both of these anesthetics will be used will be determined by the provider prior to randomization). Standard Care: All study participants will receive standard care, which consists of procedural explanation and preparation by providers, verbal encouragement and comforting by providers and parents, and topical anesthetic (LET) followed by injectable lidocaine administration (whether one or both of these anesthetics will be used will be determined by the provider prior to randomization).
Overall Study
STARTED
40
40
Overall Study
COMPLETED
39
38
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
1
2

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
iPad
iPad + Standard Care iPad: iPad with age-appropriate applications, videos, and music Standard Care: All study participants will receive standard care, which consists of procedural explanation and preparation by providers, verbal encouragement and comforting by providers and parents, and topical anesthetic (LET) followed by injectable lidocaine administration (whether one or both of these anesthetics will be used will be determined by the provider prior to randomization).
Standard Care
All study participants will receive standard care, which consists of procedural explanation and preparation by providers, verbal encouragement and comforting by providers and parents, and topical anesthetic (LET) followed by injectable lidocaine administration (whether one or both of these anesthetics will be used will be determined by the provider prior to randomization). Standard Care: All study participants will receive standard care, which consists of procedural explanation and preparation by providers, verbal encouragement and comforting by providers and parents, and topical anesthetic (LET) followed by injectable lidocaine administration (whether one or both of these anesthetics will be used will be determined by the provider prior to randomization).
Overall Study
Protocol Violation
1
1
Overall Study
Incomplete data
0
1

Baseline Characteristics

iPad as a Distraction Tool During Facial Laceration Repair

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
iPad
n=39 Participants
iPad + Standard Care iPad: iPad with age-appropriate applications, videos, and music Standard Care: All study participants will receive standard care, which consists of procedural explanation and preparation by providers, verbal encouragement and comforting by providers and parents, and topical anesthetic (LET) followed by injectable lidocaine administration (whether one or both of these anesthetics will be used will be determined by the provider prior to randomization).
Standard Care
n=38 Participants
Standard Care Standard Care: All study participants will receive standard care, which consists of procedural explanation and preparation by providers, verbal encouragement and comforting by providers and parents, and topical anesthetic (LET) followed by injectable lidocaine administration (whether one or both of these anesthetics will be used will be determined by the provider prior to randomization).
Total
n=77 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
39 Participants
n=93 Participants
38 Participants
n=4 Participants
77 Participants
n=27 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=27 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=27 Participants
Age, Continuous
5.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.5 • n=93 Participants
5.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.6 • n=4 Participants
5.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.5 • n=27 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
15 Participants
n=93 Participants
10 Participants
n=4 Participants
25 Participants
n=27 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
24 Participants
n=93 Participants
28 Participants
n=4 Participants
52 Participants
n=27 Participants
Location of laceration
Forehead/eyebrow
16 Participants
n=93 Participants
23 Participants
n=4 Participants
39 Participants
n=27 Participants
Location of laceration
Lip
3 Participants
n=93 Participants
4 Participants
n=4 Participants
7 Participants
n=27 Participants
Location of laceration
Chin
19 Participants
n=93 Participants
10 Participants
n=4 Participants
29 Participants
n=27 Participants
Location of laceration
Other
1 Participants
n=93 Participants
1 Participants
n=4 Participants
2 Participants
n=27 Participants
Number of sutures
4.0 sutures
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.4 • n=93 Participants
4.6 sutures
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.6 • n=4 Participants
4.3 sutures
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.5 • n=27 Participants
Duration of procedure
15.5 minutes
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.5 • n=93 Participants
16.4 minutes
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.4 • n=4 Participants
16.0 minutes
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.5 • n=27 Participants
Topical anesthetic
Topical
37 Participants
n=93 Participants
34 Participants
n=4 Participants
71 Participants
n=27 Participants
Topical anesthetic
No topical
2 Participants
n=93 Participants
4 Participants
n=4 Participants
6 Participants
n=27 Participants
Use of restraint
20 Participants
n=93 Participants
19 Participants
n=4 Participants
39 Participants
n=27 Participants
Type of provider
Pediatric emergency medicine
12 Participants
n=93 Participants
15 Participants
n=4 Participants
27 Participants
n=27 Participants
Type of provider
Pediatrics
8 Participants
n=93 Participants
5 Participants
n=4 Participants
13 Participants
n=27 Participants
Type of provider
Emergency medicine
2 Participants
n=93 Participants
2 Participants
n=4 Participants
4 Participants
n=27 Participants
Type of provider
Nurse practitioner
6 Participants
n=93 Participants
5 Participants
n=4 Participants
11 Participants
n=27 Participants
Type of provider
Fellow
4 Participants
n=93 Participants
7 Participants
n=4 Participants
11 Participants
n=27 Participants
Type of provider
Resident
7 Participants
n=93 Participants
4 Participants
n=4 Participants
11 Participants
n=27 Participants
Infiltrated anesthetic
30 Participants
n=93 Participants
30 Participants
n=4 Participants
60 Participants
n=27 Participants
Buffered with bicarbonate
4 Participants
n=93 Participants
7 Participants
n=4 Participants
11 Participants
n=27 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Entire laceration repair procedure

Weighted average Observational Score Behavioral Distress Revised (OSBD-R) scored from videotapes of the entire laceration repair procedure Scale 0-23.5 (0 low/better, 23.5 high/worse)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
iPad
n=39 Participants
iPad + Standard Care iPad: iPad with age-appropriate applications, videos, and music Standard Care: All study participants will receive standard care, which consists of procedural explanation and preparation by providers, verbal encouragement and comforting by providers and parents, and topical anesthetic (LET) followed by injectable lidocaine administration (whether one or both of these anesthetics will be used will be determined by the provider prior to randomization).
Standard Care
n=38 Participants
Standard Care Standard Care: All study participants will receive standard care, which consists of procedural explanation and preparation by providers, verbal encouragement and comforting by providers and parents, and topical anesthetic (LET) followed by injectable lidocaine administration (whether one or both of these anesthetics will be used will be determined by the provider prior to randomization).
Observational Score Behavioral Distress Revised (OSBD-R)
2.3 units on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 6.2
0.8 units on a scale
Interval 0.1 to 5.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Survey administered immediately following the laceration repair

Population: Parent own anxiety survey

Parent rating of own anxiety during the procedure Likert-based scale 1-5 (1 low/better, 5 high/worse)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
iPad
n=39 Participants
iPad + Standard Care iPad: iPad with age-appropriate applications, videos, and music Standard Care: All study participants will receive standard care, which consists of procedural explanation and preparation by providers, verbal encouragement and comforting by providers and parents, and topical anesthetic (LET) followed by injectable lidocaine administration (whether one or both of these anesthetics will be used will be determined by the provider prior to randomization).
Standard Care
n=38 Participants
Standard Care Standard Care: All study participants will receive standard care, which consists of procedural explanation and preparation by providers, verbal encouragement and comforting by providers and parents, and topical anesthetic (LET) followed by injectable lidocaine administration (whether one or both of these anesthetics will be used will be determined by the provider prior to randomization).
Parent Survey
2 score on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 4.0
4 score on a scale
Interval 3.8 to 5.0

Adverse Events

iPad

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Standard Care

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Dr. Amy Williams Bryl

Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

Phone: 8589668036

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place