Buzzy bee or cold spray: which eases Kids' IV pain best?
NCT ID NCT06182631
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This study tested two ways to reduce pain when children get an IV in the emergency department: a vibrating device with ice called Buzzy, and a cold spray (vapocoolant). 172 kids who needed an IV were randomly assigned to one of these or a placebo. Researchers measured pain using a faces scale and also asked parents to rate the child's pain. The goal is to find a simple, effective method to make IV insertion less scary and painful for children.
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Locations
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Oshei Childrens Hospital
Buffalo, New York, 14203, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Buzzy device (vibration with ice wings) and vapocoolant spray (ethyl chloride)
What this could lead to
If one method proves clearly better, hospitals may adopt it to make IV sticks less painful for children.
What could go wrong
This is a single completed trial with 172 children, so results may not apply to all kids or settings. Pain is subjective, and the placebo group also had a band placed, which could reduce differences.
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