Buzzy System for Elbow Fractures

Recruiting at 1 trial location

Overseen By Christopher McCormick, BA

Age: < 18

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: University of Oklahoma

Disqualifiers: Under 3, Over 10, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 2

Duration: Single session

75 Participants Needed

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

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 Is on the Research Team?

Kacy Richburg, MD

Principal Investigator

University of Oklahoma

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

Inclusion Criteria

I am between 3 and 10 years old.

I am having a pin placed in my elbow to treat a fracture.

Exclusion Criteria

Absence of caregiver during procedure

Lack of parental consent

I am younger than 3 or older than 10 years old.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

1-2 weeks

Treatment

Participants undergo the procedure of elbow fracture pin removal with or without the Buzzy System and flash cards

Single session

1 visit (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for pain and fear reduction immediately after the procedure

10 minutes

1 visit (in-person)

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Buzzy System

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: 1Buzzy System with Flash Cards Active Control 2 Interventions

1 Will use Buzzy System buzzing ice pack and flash cards

Group II: 2 Flash Cards only Active Control 1 Intervention

2 Parental distraction with Flash Cards only

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Oklahoma

Lead Sponsor

Trials

484

Recruited

95,900+