Cold spray and stress ball for injection pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a cold spray and a stress ball can reduce pain and anxiety during a muscle injection. If you are getting a shot into a muscle, this simple, non-drug approach may help you feel more comfortable.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 65 years old
- You must be scheduled to receive an injection into a muscle (like a vaccine or certain medications)
- You must agree to take part in the study
- You must not have any skin problems at the injection site
- You must not be allergic to cold spray
- You must be able to understand and cooperate with the study
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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