Comparison of the effect of Acupressure and Buzzy on First insertion success and pain related insertion of intravenous catheter (Angiocath)

Comparison of the effect of Acupressure and Buzzy on First insertion success and pain related insertion of intravenous catheter (Angiocath) in 3-6 year old children referred to the emergency department

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20240413061475N1

Enrollment

Registered

2024-07-14

Start date

2024-08-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-07-22

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Conditions

Condition 1: pain related insertion of intravenous catheter (Angiocath). Condition 2: first insertion success of intravenous catheter (Angiocath).

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group:The first intervention group : Acupressure. Intervention 2: Intervention group:The second intervention group: buzzy. Intervention 3: Control group: Control group.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

3 Years to 6 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: There is a need and a doctor's order to insert the IV catheter The child is 3 to 6 years of age Parents have given informed consent. This is the child's first IV catheterization experience at this case of admission The child is fully alert The child does not have acute or chronic pain, and the child's FLACC pain scale score is zero upon admission

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: IV catheter to be inserted in a place other than the back of the hand Usage of sedatives or topical or oral pain relievers within 48 hours before insertion There is bruising, inflammation, wound or fracture near the IV catheterization place or the massage point. The child has a history of chemotherapy and dialysis. The child has cognitive disorders. Specific medical conditions: (blood disorders, thyroid disorders, epilepsy, peripheral vascular disease, diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, edema, blood diseases, mental health problems, hearing and vision problems, motor problems in the lower extremities) Hearing and vision impairments Inability to communicate verbally Intellectual disability or cerebral palsy Diagnosed mental health problem

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
FLACC instrument pain score. Timepoint: During the intervention. Method of measurement: FLACC instrument pain score(faces, legs, activity, cry, consolability ).;Number of successful angiocath placement attempts. Timepoint: During the intervention. Method of measurement: Counting the number of times of angiocath placement.;Time of successful angiocath placement attempts. Timepoint: During the intervention. Method of measurement: stopwatch.	—

Measure

Time frame

FLACC instrument pain score. Timepoint: During the intervention. Method of measurement: FLACC instrument pain score(faces, legs, activity, cry, consolability ).;Number of successful angiocath placement attempts. Timepoint: During the intervention. Method of measurement: Counting the number of times of angiocath placement.;Time of successful angiocath placement attempts. Timepoint: During the intervention. Method of measurement: stopwatch.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAli Asghar Jesmi Marghzar

Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences

jesmiaa@gmail.com+98 51 4401 1300

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026