Comparison of Effect of Body Position (Supine vs Semi-Fowler's) on Pain Level During Invasive Procedures in Children Aged 1-6 Years
Summary
This observational clinical trial (NCT07547137) will enroll children aged 1–6 years and randomly assign them to either supine (lying on the back) or semi-Fowler's (semi-sitting) positioning during routine blood sampling or intravenous line insertion procedures. Researchers will assess and compare pain levels between the two positions using validated pediatric pain scales including the FLACC Scale and Behavioral Pain Scale. The study aims to determine which body position results in less pain during these common invasive procedures.
“Which position causes less pain: lying on the back (supine) or semi-sitting (Semi-Fowler's)?”
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This document is a ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for an observational study registered by NIH (NCT07547137), not a regulatory action, guidance, or enforcement document. The study plans to enroll children aged 1–6 years and randomly position them in either supine or semi-Fowler's orientation during routine invasive procedures, then measure pain using standardized pediatric assessment tools. Registered parties and healthcare institutions conducting pediatric procedures may wish to monitor study findings for potential incorporation into clinical practice guidelines regarding optimal patient positioning during blood sampling and IV insertion.
Compliance officers and clinical staff should note this registry entry does not create any immediate regulatory obligations. The study's eventual findings — depending on results — may inform future evidence-based positioning recommendations for pediatric patients undergoing invasive procedures. No deadlines, penalties, or mandatory compliance actions are associated with this document.
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Comparison of the Effect of Body Position (Supine and Semi-Fowler's) on Pain Level During Invasive Procedures in Children Aged 1-6 Years
Observational NCT07547137 Kind: OBSERVATIONAL Apr 23, 2026
Abstract
The purpose of this clinical trial is to find out whether different body positions (lying on the back or semi-sitting) can reduce pain in children aged 1-6 years during procedures such as blood sampling and intravenous line insertion.
This study will be conducted specifically with children aged 1-6 years and aims to determine which position is less painful for them.
The main questions this study aims to answer are:
Which position causes less pain: lying on the back (supine) or semi-sitting (Semi-Fowler's)? Does the level of pain experienced by children during the procedure change depending on the position? The researchers will compare children in these two different positions to evaluate which one results in less pain.
What is expected from participants:
Children will undergo routine hospital procedures such as blood sampling or intravenous line insertion.
During the procedure, children will be randomly placed in either the supine or semi-sitting position.
Researchers will observe and record the child's pain level using a special assessment scale.
This study aims to identify the most suitable position that may help children feel less pain during these procedures.
Conditions: FLACC Scale, Behavioral Pain Scale, Supine Position
Interventions: Body Positioning (Supine vs. Semi-Fowler's Position)
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