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The Effect of Distraction Techniques Used in Intramuscular (IM) Injections on Pain in Adolescents Presenting to the Emergency Department With Dysmenorrhea: A Randomized Controlled Study

NCT06842329 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 90

Last updated 2025-02-24

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Summary

Brief Summary:

This study investigates the effectiveness of non-pharmacological techniques for managing dysmenorrhea (menstrual pain) in adolescents. The study focuses on methods such as Helfer Skin Tap Technique (HSTT) and ShotBlocker, which aim to reduce pain without medication. The goal is to determine how these techniques can help adolescents manage their pain more effectively.

The study targets adolescents aged 12-18 who experience menstrual pain. Participants will be monitored over several months to assess the impact of these techniques on their pain levels, emotional well-being, and daily activities.

Participation in the study poses minimal risks. However, the effectiveness of these pain management techniques may vary from person to person. By the end of the study, the aim is to improve pain management strategies for adolescents and gain a better understanding of the effectiveness of non-pharmacological treatments for dysmenorrhea.

Conditions

  • Dysmenorrhea
  • Pain
  • Distraction Methods

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Halfer Skin Tape Technique

Helfer Skin Tap Technique (HSTT) is a non-pharmacological pain management method that involves a series of gentle taps on the skin prior to an intramuscular injection. This technique is intended to distract the patient from the pain of the injection and reduce perceived pain intensity by stimulating different sensory pathways.

BEHAVIORAL

ShotBlocker Technique

ShotBlocker is a non-pharmacological device that applies pressure to the skin at the injection site to disrupt pain signals and reduce the pain perception during intramuscular injections. The pressure stimulates the sensory nerve fibers, which helps block the sharp pain from the needle insertion.

OTHER

Standard Intramusculer injection

The control group will receive a standard intramuscular injection without the use of any pain management techniques (such as HSTT or ShotBlocker). This group serves as a baseline to compare the effect

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Ondokuz Mayıs University

    collaborator OTHER

  • Duygu MEZDE

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
12 Years
Max Age
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-10-01
Primary Completion
2025-04-01
Completion
2025-04-01

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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