Comparison of success rates of performing lumbar puncture in 1-5 year-old children in lateral decubitus versus sitting positio

Phase 3

• Conditions: Other disorders of central nervous system.; Other disorders of central nervous system; G90-G99

• Registration Number: IRCT20091027002639N22
• Lead Sponsor: Yazd University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 24 March 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 80

Inclusion Criteria

Children aged 1-5 years
?With the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-II
Undergone lumbar puncture based on clinical judgment of the pediatrician
Not received sedative hypnotic drugs within the past 48 hours

Exclusion Criteria

Neurodevelopmental delay or mental retardation
Loss of consciousness (Glasgow coma scale less than 12)
Symptoms of increased intracranial pressure;

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Rate of successful lumbar puncture. Timepoint: During needle insertion to skin for lumbar puncture. Method of measurement: When the free flow of cerebrospinal fluid was observed upon the first attempt.;Anxiety score during needle insertion to skin. Timepoint: Before skin needle insertion for lumbar puncture. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.;Pain score during needle insertion to skin. Timepoint: During needle insertion to skin for lumbar puncture. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Success rate in reducing of anxiety during skin needle insertion (anxiety score of four and more three). Timepoint: During needle insertion to skin for lumbar puncture. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.;Success rate in reducing of pain (pain score of less than three). Timepoint: During needle insertion to skin for lumbar puncture. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.