Cold spray and stress ball for injection pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if using a cold spray or a stress ball can help reduce pain from intramuscular injections. It may help if you are getting a shot and want to feel less discomfort.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You are getting a shot into a muscle (intramuscular injection)
- You agree to take part in the study
- You do not have any skin disease where you get the shot
- You are not allergic to cold spray
- You are able to understand and follow instructions
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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