Active and Passive Distraction in Children Undergoing Wound Dressings

Minor Trauma Clinical Trial

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The hypothesis was that an active distraction is more effective than a passive distraction in conjunction with procedural pain in children. The specific aim in this study was to test how an active distraction, serious gaming and a passive distraction, the use of lollipops influence pain, distress and anxiety in children during wound care.

Clinical Trial Description

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Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Supportive Care

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Minor Trauma

• NCT number: NCT01224340
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Sweden
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: May 2008