The Use of an Audio-visual Method in Counseling for Pediatric Lumbar Puncture Procedure

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.

NCT Number	NCT07409220
Lead Sponsor	Oman Ministry of Health
Conditions	Meningitis in Children
Enrollment	154 participants
Start Date	2025-01-31
Primary Completion	2026-06-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-07-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-02-13