NCT06976632 Effect of Helfer Skin Tap and Cold Application on Pain and Hemodynamics During Vaccination
| NCT ID | NCT06976632 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Celal Bayar University |
| Condition | Pregnant Women |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 90 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-05-09 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-05-09 |
Trial Parameters
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of local cold application using the Helfer Skin Tap Technique on pain levels during the intramuscular injection of the tetanus vaccine in pregnant women. The study will also record vital signs, which are among the physiological effects of pain.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Pregnant women who meet the following criteria will be included in the study: * Over the age of 18, * Scheduled to receive a tetanus vaccine, * Able to speak and communicate in Turkish, * Willing to participate in the study, * Not experiencing any pain for any reason prior to the injection. Exclusion Criteria: Pregnant women who meet any of the following criteria will be excluded from the study: * Under the age of 18, * Received a tetanus vaccine for reasons other than pregnancy, * Received a vaccine other than tetanus, * Experiencing pain for any reason prior to the vaccine, * Have circulatory disorders or peripheral vascular disease, * Have bleeding or clotting disorders, * Have a local infection, * Used painkillers at least 6 hours prior to the procedure, * Underwent a painful procedure within the last hour, * Have cold sensitivity, * Have cognitive or psychological issues.