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Simple tricks may soothe baby vaccine pain

NCT ID NCT07185152

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

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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.

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

80 people

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Started

Apr 2024

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

30 to 42 days

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Mothers agreeing to participate in the study, * The baby's gestational age being between 38 and 42 weeks, * Babies being 30-42 days old after birth, * The baby's birth weight being between 2500 g and 4000 g * The infant has not been given pain medication prior to vaccination and has a normal body temperature. Exclusion Criteria: * Araştırmaya katılmayı kabul etmeyen anneler, * Gestasyonel yaşı 38. haftanın altında 42. haftanın üzerinde olan bebekler, * Konjenital hastalık veya doğumsal anomalisi olan bebekler olarak belirlendi.

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Conditions

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Behavior Health Behavior Pain hepatitis B virus infection prevention target

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Health behavior Health knowledge, attitudes, practice

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kelkit No. 1 Family Health Center

    Gümüşhane, 29600, Turkey (Türkiye)

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