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NCT07468227
Effect of Helfer Skin Tap and Vibration on Pain and Fear in Children During Intramuscular Injection
NA trial testing Helfer skin tab in Pain in 186 participants. Not yet recruiting.
1 December 2026
Quick facts
| Lead sponsor | Ege University |
|---|---|
| Phase | NA |
| Status | Not yet recruiting |
| Study type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Allocation | randomized |
| Design | parallel |
| Masking | single |
| Primary purpose | supportive care |
| Enrollment | 186 |
| Start date | 1 May 2026 |
| Primary completion | 1 December 2026 |
| Estimated completion | 1 May 2027 |
| Sites | 1 location across Turkey (Türkiye) |
Drugs / interventions tested
- Helfer skin tab
- Vibration Buzzy Bee
Conditions studied
Sponsor
Ege University
Who can join
Adults 5 to 12, any sex, with Pain or Fear. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.
Sponsor's own description
Intramuscular injection is one of the most common invasive procedures in childhood and is frequently associated with pain and fear. These negative experiences may affect children's attitudes toward healthcare and complicate nursing care. Therefore, using non-pharmacological methods is essential for promoting child-friendly services. This study aims to evaluate the effects of the Helfer Skin Tap and vibration techniques on pain and fear levels in children aged 5-10 years during intramuscular injections. The study is designed as a parallel, three-arm randomized controlled trial conducted in the Pediatric Emergency Clinic of Ege University Hospital. Participants will be allocated by simple randomization to Helfer Skin Tap, vibration, or standard care. Sample size was calculated with G\*Power 3.1 using a repeated-measures within-between interaction model with two time points (T0-T1), α=0.05, and power=0.80. Assuming a medium effect size (f=0.25) based on previous studies, at least 159 children are required. Allowing for 15% attrition, the final sample will include 186 participants (62 per group). Data will be collected using a Child Information Form including sociodemographic characteristics and prior injection experiences. A Procedure Record Form will document randomization, assigned group, medication, dose, injection site, duration, child's position, and parental presence. Pain and fear will be assessed immediately before (T0) and after (T1) the injection. Pain will be measured with the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale (0-10) and fear with the Children's Fear Scale (0-4). Ratings will be obtained independently from the child, parent, and observing nurse. The procedure will be video-recorded to enable objective evaluation of behavioral responses. Recordings will be scored by an independent blinded expert using standardized criteria. Videos will be used only for research purposes, with identifying features concealed, stored in coded format, and destroyed after study completion.
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- Trial protocol + status: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT07468227 (US National Library of Medicine, public domain)
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- Sponsor: as reported to ClinicalTrials.gov by Ege University
- Last refreshed: 12 March 2026
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