Vibration and ShotBlocker for injection pain in children
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests two methods to reduce pain and fear during a shot in the emergency department. It compares using a vibration device or a ShotBlocker device against standard care.
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Who can take part
- Child is between 5 and 10 years old
- Child is scheduled to receive an injection (shot)
- Child has no communication difficulties
- Child has no chronic illness
- Child has not taken pain medication within 6 hours before the injection
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