Does Buzzy help reduce pain during elbow pin removal?
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether a vibrating device called Buzzy can help reduce pain and fear when children have pins removed from their elbow after a fracture. Buzzy uses gentle vibration and cold to distract from discomfort during the procedure.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Child is between 3 and 10 years old
- Child had pins placed through the skin to treat an elbow fracture
- Child is now having those pins removed
- Child can describe or show their pain level (using words, numbers, or a pain scale)
- Parent or guardian gives written permission for the child to participate
- A parent or caregiver will be present during the pin removal procedure
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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