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Can a simple touch or cold pack make shots less painful?

NCT ID NCT07049640

Symptom relief Sponsor: Mardin Artuklu University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether acupressure or cold application to acupressure points before a ventrogluteal injection could reduce pain, anxiety, and improve comfort. 102 adults who needed daily penicillin injections took part. Researchers measured pain, anxiety, comfort, and vital signs after each technique.

What this could mean

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Active substance
acupressure and cold application
What this could lead to
If effective, these simple techniques could offer drug-free ways to ease pain and anxiety during injections.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study without a placebo control, so results may not be widely applicable. The effects could be due to natural recovery or attention from staff.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

102 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18-65 years old, * Patients prescribed at least two doses of penicillin per day, * There is an indication for injection administration * Volunteer to participate in the research will be included. Exclusion Criteria: * Volunteer to participate in the research will not be included.

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Conditions

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anxiety disorder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Acupressure Cold application

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Siirt Training and Research Hospital

    Siirt, Siirt, 47200, Turkey (Türkiye)

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