Needle-Free acupressure eases Kids' injection pain, study finds

NCT ID NCT05296187

First seen Apr 13, 2026 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tested whether a non-needle acupoint stimulation technique (TEAS) can prevent pain when children receive propofol, a common anesthesia drug. Sixty children aged 6-13 having elective surgery were included. Researchers measured pain reactions using a behavioral scale, comparing those who received TEAS to those who did not.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Betul Kozanhan

    Konya, 42005, Turkey (Türkiye)

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