New study finds gentle taps and a plastic device could ease Kids' shot pain

NCT ID NCT07190547

Summary

This study tested two simple, drug-free methods to reduce pain and fear in young children getting shots in the emergency room. Researchers compared a special tapping technique and a plastic device called a ShotBlocker against each other to see which worked better. The trial involved 120 children aged 4 to 6 to find practical ways to make common medical procedures less distressing.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sakarya University

    Sakarya, Turkey (Türkiye)

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