CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of Mechanical Vibration and Helfer Skin Tap Technique on Procedural Pain in Infants During Vaccination

Turkey (Türkiye)108 participantsStarted 2024-07-15

Plain-language summary

This study will be conducted to determine the effect of mechanical vibration and Helfer Skin Tap technique applied during intramuscular vaccinations on procedural pain level, crying time and procedure time in healthy infants.

Who can participate

Age range

6 Months – 7 Months

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * healthy term infants * born at 38-42 weeks gestational week, * birth weight 2500-4400 g, * in stable health, * able to carry out vital activities without support, * babies ordered third dose Hepatitis B vaccine by the doctor Exclusion Criteria: * with a genetic or congenital anomaly, * neurological, cardiological and metabolic diseases, * in need of respiratory support, * acute or chronic illness that causes pain, * a complication of childbirth, * nerve damage or deformity in the extremity to be vaccinated, scar tissue or incision in the vastus lateralis region.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Procedural pain score: FLACC Pain Scale

Timeframe: 1 min before, during, 1 min after and 3 min after the painful procedure, an average of 4-5 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06454812

SponsorIstanbul Medeniyet University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-12-15

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Who can participate

Age range

6 Months – 7 Months

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.