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

NCT ID: NCT06234228

Last Updated: 2025-11-10

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

1100 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-07-25

Study Completion Date

2025-10-31

Brief Summary

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

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Pain Anxiety

Keywords

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Vascular access

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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BHD synced with mobile game

At the beginning of the vascular access procedure, the BHD will be applied 5 cm above the needle insertion site and maintained in place throughout the procedure. It delivers a constant low-frequency vibration as well as tactile feedback from the game (GF).

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

BHD synced with mobile game

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The BHD delivers a constant low-frequency vibration as well as tactile feedback from the game (GF).

BHD only

The participant will wear the BHD 5 cm above the needle insertion site for the duration of the procedure. The BHD will deliver constant low-frequency vibration (CF).

Group Type OTHER

Bluetooth Haptic Device (BHD)

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The BHD will deliver constant low-frequency vibration (CF).

Standard of Care

The participant will not receive the BHD device. Participant will receive standard of care treatment.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Bluetooth Haptic Device (BHD)

The BHD will deliver constant low-frequency vibration (CF).

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

BHD synced with mobile game

The BHD delivers a constant low-frequency vibration as well as tactile feedback from the game (GF).

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Between age 4-99
* Will undergo a vascular access procedure
* English speaking participant and parent or LAR

Exclusion Criteria

* 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
Minimum Eligible Age

4 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

99 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Stanford University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Thomas Caruso

Clinical Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Thomas Caruso, MD,PhD

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Stanford University

Locations

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Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford

Palo Alto, California, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Thomas Caruso, MD, PhD

Role: CONTACT

Phone: 650-723-5728

Email: [email protected]

Man Yee Suen, MMedSc

Role: CONTACT

Phone: 650-723-5728

Email: [email protected]

Facility Contacts

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Thomas Caruso, MD, PhD

Role: primary

Other Identifiers

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73750

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id