No-Needle gadgets take the ouch out of Kids' shots

NCT ID NCT07367659

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Sakarya University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested several non-drug methods—like a textured plastic device called ShotBlocker, a vibrating ice pack (Buzzy), and a skin-tapping technique—to reduce pain from injections in children aged 4 to 6. 120 kids in a pediatric emergency department took part. The goal was to find a quick, effective way to make shots less painful and scary.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: ShotBlocker, Helfer Skin Tap Technique, palm stimulator, Buzzy device
What this could lead to: If effective, these simple tools could make routine injections less painful and frightening for young children in emergency settings.
What could go wrong: The trial is small (120 children) and completed, so results may not apply to all kids or settings. Pain is subjective and hard to measure accurately in preschoolers.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder injection anthrax Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

FEAR INJECTION PAIN PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Sakarya University

Sakarya, Turkey (Türkiye)

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