PROCEDURAL PAIN

This study will test whether a needle-free jet injection can reduce pain, anxiety, and stress in children aged 6 to 12 who need a tooth pulled. Half the children will get the needle-free device, and the other half will get a standard dental needle. Researchers will measure anxiet…

This study looks at two simple, drug-free ways to help women feel less anxious and have less pain during their first mammogram and breast ultrasound. One group will squeeze a soft stress ball before and during the exam. Another group will receive calming words and a gentle touch …

This study tests whether watching a liquid-gel or sand hourglass during blood collection can lower pain, fear, and anxiety in children aged 5 to 10. About 120 kids will be randomly assigned to use one type of hourglass or no hourglass. The goal is to find a simple, drug-free way …

This study tests whether a small handheld device with bumps, called a Palm Stimulator, can help reduce pain, fear, and anxiety when cancer patients get an IV for chemotherapy. About 90 adults will be randomly assigned to either squeeze the device during the procedure or receive s…

This study will test whether using a rain stick or a musical egg during blood collection can reduce pain, fear, and anxiety in children aged 4-6. About 120 children will be randomly assigned to use one of these toys or receive standard care. The goal is to find a simple, non-drug…

This study tests whether nalbuphine or lidocaine is better at reducing the pain people feel when they receive propofol, a common anesthesia drug. About 92 adults having planned general surgery will take part. The goal is to find a simple way to make the start of anesthesia more c…

This study will use a special brain imaging technique (fNIRS) to measure how virtual reality (VR) changes brain activity and reduces pain in children aged 6-17 who have burn injuries. Four children will have their brain signals recorded during burn dressing changes with and witho…