U.S., June 28 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07041216) titled 'Squishy Toy and Palpation in Pediatric IV Success' on June 12.
Brief Summary: This randomized controlled trial investigates the effects of two non-pharmacological techniques-squishy toy squeezing and vein palpation-on the success rate of peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion in pediatric hematology and oncology patients. Data collection takes place in the procedure room of a pediatric outpatient clinic. The study includes children who have a Difficult Intravenous Access (DIVA) score of 4 or higher, indicating difficult venous access. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups: the squishy toy group, the pal...