Can a buzzing bee or a fingertip tap erase the sting of baby shots?

NCT ID NCT07749235

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Ege University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether two simple, drug-free techniques can ease the pain, fear, and crying that 9-month-old babies often experience during routine vaccinations. One method uses a small bee-shaped device called Buzzy, which vibrates and cools the skin near the injection site. The other involves a gentle, rhythmic fingertip tapping massage on the leg. Researchers will randomly assign 90 healthy infants to receive one of these techniques or the standard vaccination procedure, then measure their pain, fear, and crying duration.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Buzzy, a bee-shaped device that vibrates and cools, and the Helfer Skin Tap, a rhythmic fingertip massage technique
What this could lead to: If effective, these simple, drug-free techniques could offer a low-cost way to make routine childhood vaccinations less distressing for babies and their parents.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial, and results may not apply to all infants or settings. The techniques might not significantly reduce pain or fear compared to standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety Crying Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CRYING FEAR PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Private Medicana Bursa Hospital

Bursa, Nilüfer, Turkey (Türkiye)

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