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The Effect of Buzzy® and a Stress Ball on Reducing Pain and Fear During Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation in Children
Sponsor: Akdeniz University
Summary
This study aims to compare the effects of Buzzy®, a device that applies cold and vibration, and a stress ball on pain and fear during intravenous catheter insertion in children aged 7-12 years. It seeks to answer whether one method is more effective than the other in reducing children's pain and fear during the procedure.
Official title: The Effect of Buzzy® and a Stress Ball on Reducing Pain and Fear During Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation in Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
7 Years - 12 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
133
Start Date
2025-09-01
Completion Date
2026-03-01
Last Updated
2026-10-01
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Buzzy
Before intravenous catheter insertion, the Buzzy® device was placed approximately 5 cm above the insertion site on the child's arm. After 15 seconds of cold and vibration, a research nurse inserted the catheter. The device remained in place until 5 minutes after the procedure and was disinfected before and after each use.
Stress Ball
Before intravenous catheter insertion, children were given a stress ball to hold in the hand opposite the insertion site. A few seconds after they began squeezing the ball, the procedure started. Children were asked to continue squeezing and releasing the ball until catheter insertion was complete. The stress ball was disinfected before and after each use.
Locations (1)
Akdeniz University
Antalya, Antalya, Turkey (Türkiye)