Lying positions for a safer intramuscular shot
Part of Pain, Skin clinical trials.
This study looks at how different lying positions affect pain and comfort during an intramuscular injection, typically in the arm, thigh, or buttock. If you've had an injection recently and are within a healthy weight range, you may be able to join.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have had an intramuscular injection (a shot into a muscle) at least one week before the study.
- The injection site has no scars, bruising, or hard lumps.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 24.9 (normal weight range).
- You do not have paralysis in your legs.
- You are not taking any painkillers by mouth or by injection before the injection.
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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