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Efficacy of the Buzzy System on Pain and Fear Reduction in Elbow Fracture Pin Removal

United States75 participantsStarted 2026-04

Plain-language summary

The goal of this study is to determine if the Buzzy System, a vibrating ice pack shaped like a bee reduces pain in removal of elbow fracture pin.

Who can participate

Age range3 Years – 10 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * between 3 to 10 years old * undergoes percutaneous pinning of an elbow fracture Exclusion Criteria: * under age 3 or over age 10 * unable to quantify or express their pain * Lack of parental consent * Absence of caregiver during procedure

What they're measuring

Wong Baker Faces

Timeframe: within 10 minutes after procedure

Children's Fear Scale

Timeframe: within 10 minutes after procedure

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07520851

SponsorUniversity of Oklahoma

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-04

Contact for this trial

Kathy Edge, CRC

405-271-4426 Kathy-edge@ou.edu

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