Could a buzzing device make childhood shots painless?
NCT ID NCT07750626
First seen Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether using a vibration device or a ShotBlocker—a small plastic tool that applies pressure around the injection site—can reduce pain and fear in children aged 5 to 10 during intramuscular injections in the emergency department. Children are randomly assigned to receive one of these interventions during their injection. The study measures pain using the Wong-Baker FACES scale and fear using the Children's Fear Scale, with input from the child, parents, and researchers.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Vibration device or ShotBlocker device
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these simple devices could offer drug-free ways to reduce pain and fear for children receiving injections, improving their experience in emergency care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, and results may not apply to all children or settings. The devices may not significantly reduce pain or fear compared to standard care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University
RECRUITINGBurdur, Turkey (Türkiye)
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