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First received: July 18, 2025

Clinical Trial: Helfer Technique and ShotBlocker in Reducing Pain, Fear, and Anxiety in Children

Study Status: COMPLETED

Recruit Status: COMPLETED

Condition: Children

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: The Effect of the Helfer Technique and ShotBlocker Application on Pain, Fear, and Anxiety in Children Receiving Intramuscular Injections: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Brief Summary: Various methods can be used to reduce pain experienced by children in emergency departments.However, the most critical requirement is that the method used must provide fast and effective results.Accordingly, it is essential that interventions in emergency settings are performed in a way that minimizes pain and anxiety in children and helps prevent the long-term consequences of pain (1, 2).Recently, the Helfer Skin Tap Technique (HSTT)-used to reduce stress and pain-and the ShotBlocker®, a device with small…

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