Using virtual reality or skin tap for vaccination comfort
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether virtual reality or a skin tap can help reduce pain and fear during a vaccination. It might make getting a shot more comfortable for you.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be exactly 13 years old.
- You must be awake and able to communicate.
- You must not have any physical or psychological condition.
- You must not have taken pain or sedative medications in the past 24 hours.
- You must not have a chronic or life-threatening disease.
- You must agree to try either virtual reality or the skin tap technique during your vaccine shot.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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