The Effect of the Helfer Skin Tap and Buzzy Application on Vaccination Pain, Fear and Crying Dura… (NCT07749235) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of the Helfer Skin Tap and Buzzy Application on Vaccination Pain, Fear and Crying Duration
Turkey (Türkiye)90 participantsStarted 2026-07-27
Plain-language summary
To minimize the pain and discomfort during vaccination, one of three different methods will be used. One method involves using 'Buzzy,' a small, bee-shaped device that provides vibration and a cooling sensation; another involves massaging the injection site by tapping it rhythmically with our fingertips; and the third follows the standard vaccination procedure. Participants will be randomly assigned to the group.
Who can participate
Age range
9 Months – 12 Months
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Birth between the 38th and 42nd weeks of gestation
* Having completed the 9th month postpartum
* Being followed under the standard immunization program in accordance with the national vaccination schedule.
* Babies of mothers who can speak and understand Turkish
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having an acute or chronic illness
* Having a history of allergies
* Presence of nerve damage or limb deformity at the injection site
* Having received analgesic treatment within the 24 hours prior to immunization
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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?
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