Power drill vs. hand tool: which gets better bone samples in kids?

NCT ID NCT02159118

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study tested a powered device (OnControl) against the standard manual tool for taking bone marrow samples in children aged 2 to 18. The goal was to see if the powered device could collect larger or better-quality samples for diagnosis. 44 children participated, and a pathologist compared the samples without knowing which tool was used.

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Locations

  • Christus Santa Rosa Children's Hospital

    San Antonio, Texas, 78207, United States

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