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The aim of this study was to investigate whether intranasal administration of midazolam given before insertion of a needle in a subcutaneously implanted central venous port could reduce anxiety, discomfort, pain, and procedure problems.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Method.<\/jats:title><jats:p>Forty-three children with cancer participated in this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study in which nasal administration of midazolam spray, .2 mg\/kg body weight, was compared with placebo. Children, parents, and nurses completed a visual analog scale questionnaire to evaluate efficacy.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results.<\/jats:title><jats:p>Parents and nurses reported reduced anxiety, discomfort, and procedure problems for children in the midazolam group and would prefer the same medication at next procedure. They also reported pain reduction. 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