NCT07409220 The Use of an Audio-visual Method in Counseling for Pediatric Lumbar Puncture Procedure
| NCT ID | NCT07409220 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Oman Ministry of Health |
| Condition | Meningitis in Children |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 154 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-01-31 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-06-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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This trial targets 154 participants in total. It began in 2025-01-31 with a primary completion date of 2026-06-30.
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Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the use of usual verbal counseling supported by a video illustration comparing to the use of usual verbal counseling alone prior to obtaining spinal fluid ( Lumbar puncture - LP ) procedure, from children suspected to have brain infection in the Emergency department settings. This trial is trying to answer if use of video illustration is associated with higher acceptance rate for the procedure by the parents of children who are suspected to have brain infection (meningitis) in the pediatric emergency room settings at a tertiary hospital. Who is suitable to participate? Parents/legal guardians of all children aged between 1day to 12 years, who are suspected to have brain infection (meningitis) attending the Pediatric emergency room at the Royal Hospital. Participants will: Be counseled using verbal snd video method = Intervention group OR verbal method only = Control group The Researchers will collect the acceptance rate in performing LP in both groups.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All Parents/legal guardians of 0-13 years old children who were identified to get an emergent lumbar puncture procedure, as decided by the attending physician during the Emergency Department shift. * Participants who speak Arabic or English Exclusion Criteria: \- Participants who are not Arabic nor English speakers.
Contact & Investigator
Aza S AlSawafi, MD
STUDY CHAIR
The Royal Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07409220 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 12 Hours or older, up to 13 Years, studying Meningitis in Children. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07409220 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07409220 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at r22114@resident.omsb.org for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07409220 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Muscat, Oman.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07409220 clinical trial?
NCT07409220 is sponsored by Oman Ministry of Health. The principal investigator is Aza S AlSawafi, MD at The Royal Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 154 participants.