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Simple thumb pressure before injections may ease pain and fear

NCT ID NCT07505992

Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa 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 applying acupressure to a specific point on the hip for one minute before an intramuscular injection could reduce pain, fear, and improve satisfaction. Sixty-eight adults receiving a diclofenac shot were randomly assigned to acupressure or standard care. The goal was to see if this simple, drug-free technique makes injections more comfortable.

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Active substance
acupressure
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a simple, non-drug way to reduce pain and fear during injections, improving patient experience.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 68 participants. Results may not apply to all patients or settings, and the effect may be modest.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

68 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2024

Finished

Feb 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Were aged 18 years or older, * Possessed sufficient physical and cognitive abilities to assess pain using the VAS, * Had the ability to read and comprehend study instructions, * Were newly prescribed IM Diclofenac Sodium (without prior doses), * Had a body mass index within the normal or obese range ac- cording to WHO classification, * Had no scars, wounds, Exclusion Criteria: Patients who had taken any analgesic medications on the day of injection were excluded.

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Conditions

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anxiety disorder Pain Personal Satisfaction

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FEAR Pain Satisfaction

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Eastern Mediterranean University

    Famagusta, 34381, Cyprus

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