Tapping or vibration to reduce injection pain in kids
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This study tests two simple methods—tapping the skin or using a vibrating device—during an intramuscular shot to see if they help reduce pain and fear in children ages 5 to 10. The goal is to make injections less scary and more comfortable.
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Who can take part
- Child must be between 5 and 10 years old
- Child is receiving an intramuscular (into the muscle) injection
- Child can communicate in Turkish
- Parent or legal guardian must give permission (verbal or written consent)
- Child must not have known nerve or brain disorders, chronic pain, or a life-threatening condition
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Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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