Can a simple touch or cold pack make shots less painful?
NCT ID NCT07049640
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether acupressure or cold application to acupressure points before a ventrogluteal injection could reduce pain, anxiety, and improve comfort. 102 adults who needed daily penicillin injections took part. Researchers measured pain, anxiety, comfort, and vital signs after each technique.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- acupressure and cold application
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these simple techniques could offer drug-free ways to ease pain and anxiety during injections.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study without a placebo control, so results may not be widely applicable. The effects could be due to natural recovery or attention from staff.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Siirt Training and Research Hospital
Siirt, Siirt, 47200, Turkey (Türkiye)
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