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Impact of the Helfer Skin Tap Technique on Pain and Comfort Levels During Ventrogluteal Injection: A Randomized Controlled Trial

NCT07583472 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2026-05-13

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Summary

This randomized controlled study evaluates the effect of the Helfer Skin Tap Technique on pain and comfort during ventrogluteal intramuscular injections in adults.

Participants aged 18-65 receiving diclofenac sodium injections at the Emergency Department of Yalova Training and Research Hospital will be randomly assigned to the intervention group (Helfer technique) or control group (standard injection). Pain and comfort will be measured using visual analog scales (VAS) before and after the injection.

The study aims to provide evidence for improving injection pain management and patient comfort. Participation is voluntary, and all procedures follow ethical guidelines.

Conditions

  • PAIN, ANXIETY, AND COMFORT

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Helfer Skin Tap Technique applied before IM Diclofenac injection

Helfer Skin Tap Technique applied before IM Diclofenac injection

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Yalova training and research hospital

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • Seyda Can

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-01-20
Primary Completion
2028-01-31
Completion
2028-01-31

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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