Tapping or icing? study tests best way to ease vaccine pain for Moms-to-Be
NCT ID NCT06976632
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two easy methods—tapping the skin or applying a cold pack—to reduce pain when pregnant women get a tetanus vaccine. About 90 pregnant women will take part, and their pain levels and vital signs will be measured right after the shot and over the next two days. The goal is to find a simple, drug-free way to make vaccination more comfortable.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 90 people
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- Started
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May 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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18 to 42 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Pregnant women who meet the following criteria will be included in the study: * Over the age of 18, * Scheduled to receive a tetanus vaccine, * Able to speak and communicate in Turkish, * Willing to participate in the study, * Not experiencing any pain for any reason prior to the injection. Exclusion Criteria: Pregnant women who meet any of the following criteria will be excluded from the study: * Under the age of 18, * Received a tetanus vaccine for reasons other than pregnancy, * Received a vaccine other than tetanus, * Experiencing pain for any reason prior to the vaccine, * Have circulatory disorders or peripheral vascular disease, * Have bleeding or clotting disorders, * Have a local infection, * Used painkillers at least 6 hours prior to the procedure, * Underwent a painful procedure within the last hour, * Have cold sensitivity, * Have cognitive or psychological issues.
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Locations
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Manisa Celal Bayar University
RECRUITINGManisa, Uncubozköy/Yunusemre, 45030, Turkey (Türkiye)
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