Can a plastic tool or vibrating pen make baby shots less painful?
NCT ID NCT07379034
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested two simple devices—ShotBlocker and a vibration pen—to see if they could reduce pain in healthy infants during routine vaccinations. 96 babies aged 2-6 months were randomly assigned to one of the devices or a control group. Pain was measured using a standard scale before, during, and after the shot.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ShotBlocker device and vibration pen device
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these simple devices could provide a drug-free way to reduce pain in infants during vaccinations.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 96 infants. Results may not apply to all babies or other procedures, and the devices may not significantly reduce pain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ataturk University
Yakutiye, Erzurum, 25240, Turkey (Türkiye)
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