Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 4 to 12

Animated video to reduce pain and anxiety during pin removal after supracondylar elbow fracture fixation

Official title: Animated Procedure Video Reduces Pain and Anxiety Among Pediatric Patients Undergoing Pin Removal Following Supracondylar Fracture Fixation - A Randomized Controlled Trial

Run by Liaquat National Hospital & Medical College · NCT07234396 · Data updated 2026-11-12

We will try showing an animated video to children aged 4–12 during pin removal after supracondylar fracture fixation to see if it lowers pain and anxiety.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages4 Years to 12 Years
SexAll
Enrollment120 (estimated)
SponsorLiaquat National Hospital & Medical College
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Karachi, Sindh)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 31, 2025
Main results expectedJanuary 15, 2026
Study endsJanuary 20, 2026
Registry record updatedNovember 24, 2025
Trial IDNCT07234396 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Children aged 4–12 who had percutaneous K‑wire fixation for supracondylar fractures and are scheduled for pin removal, without syndromic conditions, visual or cognitive impairments, perioperative complications, or need for general anesthesia.

Probably not a fit

Children under 4 or over 12, those with syndromic conditions, visual or cognitive disabilities, perioperative complications, or those having pin removal under general anesthesia are unlikely to be eligible or to benefit from this approach.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a randomized, two-arm intervention enrolling pediatric patients (ages 4–12) undergoing K‑wire (pin) removal after percutaneous fixation of supracondylar fractures. One group will watch an animated video of the procedure during pin removal while the control group receives standard care without the video. Pain and anxiety scores will be recorded before, during, and after the procedure using validated scales. The primary comparison will be the change in pain and anxiety between the two arms.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this low-cost distraction method could reduce pain and anxiety for children during pin removal and make the procedure easier for patients and staff.

How similar studies have gone: Distraction techniques such as videos and virtual reality have previously reduced procedural pain and anxiety in children, but using a procedure-specific animated video for K‑wire removal is a relatively novel application.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with supracondylar fractures operated on for percutaneous K-wire fixation.
* Age between 4 to 12 years

Exclusion Criteria:

* Any syndromic patients
* Patients having any visual or cognitive disability
* Patients having any pre-operative or post-operative complications before pin removal.
* Patients undergoing the procedure under general anesthesia.
* Age \<4 or \>12

Where it's running

  • Liaquat National Hospital
    Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Mohammad Nabeel Aamir Syed, MBBS, MD

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.