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Can a plastic tool or vibrating pen make baby shots less painful?

NCT ID NCT07379034

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ataturk University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two simple devices—ShotBlocker and a vibration pen—to see if they could reduce pain in healthy infants during routine vaccinations. 96 babies aged 2-6 months were randomly assigned to one of the devices or a control group. Pain was measured using a standard scale before, during, and after the shot.

What this could mean

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Active substance
ShotBlocker device and vibration pen device
What this could lead to
If effective, these simple devices could provide a drug-free way to reduce pain in infants during vaccinations.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 96 infants. Results may not apply to all babies or other procedures, and the devices may not significantly reduce pain.

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Study facts

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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

96 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2025

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

2 to 6 months

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy infant aged 2-6 months * Written consent from the parent Exclusion Criteria: * Premature infants born before 37 weeks * Infants with severe neurodevelopmental disorders * Presence of acute infection or fever * History of a previous serious vaccine reaction

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Conditions

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Pain

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Infant Pain Shotblocker Vaccination Vibration

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ataturk University

    Yakutiye, Erzurum, 25240, Turkey (Türkiye)

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