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Compares treatment options for Procedural Pain
Official title Distraction Cards Versus Emotion-Regulation Toy Squeezing During Intramuscular Vaccination in Preschool Children
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07669961
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This single-center, parallel-group, randomized experimental study will compare the effects of two active non-pharmacological interventions - distraction-card use and emotion-regulation toy squeezing - on procedural pain and pain-related fear during intramuscular tetanus vaccination in children aged 4-7 years. Eligible children will be randomized to either the distraction-card group or the emotion-regulation toy-squeezing group.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 4 to 7
You may be able to join if
- Child aged 4-7 years
- Child with need or plan for intramuscular vaccination
You likely can't join if
- Child with a neurodegenerative disease, mental retardation, vision and hearing problems, chronic, life-threatening (sepsis, shock, respiratory /...
- Child with use of opioids, narcotics, analgesics or sedatives in the last 24 hours before the procedure
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Mersin, Province, Turkey (Türkiye)
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 4 years to 7 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Mersin, Province, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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