No more tears? study tests gadgets to ease kids' injection pain

NCT ID NCT07367659

First seen Jan 31, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study tested several non-drug methods to reduce pain from injections in 120 preschool children aged 4 to 6. Methods included a special tapping technique, a palm stimulator, a plastic device called ShotBlocker, and a vibrating cold device called Buzzy. The goal was to find which approach works best and fastest in an emergency room setting.

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Locations

  • Sakarya University

    Sakarya, Turkey (Türkiye)

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