Tickling a baby's leg before a shot may cut crying time, study finds
Symptom relief
Completed
This study tested two simple methods—mechanical vibration and gentle finger tapping—to reduce pain and crying in 80 healthy babies receiving their second hepatitis B vaccine. Researchers measured pain scores, heart rate, oxygen levels, and crying duration before, during, and afte…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Berrin GOGER • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 25, 2026 12:57 UTC