Buzzy bee device aimed to take sting out of IVs for chronic pain patients – but study never got off ground
NCT ID NCT05555173
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study planned to test whether a small vibrating bee with ice-pack wings, called Buzzy, could reduce pain during IV placement in adults with chronic pain who receive lidocaine infusions. Participants would have rated their pain and satisfaction after IV insertion. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling anyone, so no results are available.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Buzzy device (vibrating bee with ice-pack wings)
What this could lead to
If it had worked, this could have pointed toward a simple, drug-free way to ease IV insertion pain for people with chronic pain.
What could go wrong
The study was withdrawn before enrolling anyone, so no results are available. Even if conducted, the device might not have reduced pain more than no intervention.
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Conditions
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Locations
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St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02135, United States