Simple tricks may soothe baby vaccine pain

NCT ID NCT07185152

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Berrin GOGER Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two simple methods—mechanical vibration and flick tapping—to reduce pain in 80 infants receiving their second hepatitis B vaccine. Babies were randomly assigned to one of the two techniques, and researchers measured pain scores, crying time, and vital signs. The goal was to find a safe, non-drug way to make shots less stressful for babies.

What this could mean

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Active substance: mechanical vibration and flick tapping
What this could lead to: If effective, these simple techniques could offer drug-free ways to reduce pain and crying in babies during routine vaccinations.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 80 infants, so results may not apply to all babies or other vaccines. The methods may not significantly reduce pain in real-world settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Behavior Health Behavior Pain hepatitis B virus infection prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEALTH BEHAVIOR HEALTH KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, PRACTICE

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Locations

Kelkit No. 1 Family Health Center

Gümüşhane, 29600, Turkey (Türkiye)

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