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This study aims to compare the effectiveness of a Buzzy device and a digital distraction technique in reducing pain during venipuncture in hospitalized children.

June 21, 2026Scientific ReportsOpen Access

A comparative study on buzzy device vs digital distraction technique for mitigating pain during venipuncture among hospitalised children: randomised controlled trial

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BBenazeeraYenepoya University PAPriya Reshma AranhaYenepoya University KYK. YashaswiniNitte University

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Randomized trial demonstrates reduced pain during venipuncture in children using distraction interventions, suggesting clinical application benefits.

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This study aims to compare the effectiveness of a Buzzy device and a digital distraction technique in reducing pain during venipuncture in hospitalized children.
Randomized controlled trial among children aged 4-12 years in a pediatric ward.
Participants (N=96) were allocated to Buzzy device, computer tablet distraction, or control arm.
Pain was assessed using the Faces Pain Scale–Revised (FPS-R) on a 0–10 scale.
Buzzy device arm had a mean FPS-R score of 0.31 ± 0.74, while the computer tablet arm had 3.25 ± 1.95.
Statistically significant differences in pain scores between intervention groups (p < 0.001).
The Buzzy device was more effective than the computer tablet in minimizing pain during venipuncture.

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Benazeera et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a37815a24f042ddf4c5b2e6 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-57395-4

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Randomized trial demonstrates reduced pain during venipuncture in children using distraction interventions, suggesting clinical application benefits.

A comparative study on buzzy device vs digital distraction technique for mitigating pain during venipuncture among hospitalised children: randomised controlled trial

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A comparative study on buzzy device vs digital distraction technique for mitigating pain during venipuncture among hospitalised children: randomised controlled trial

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