Effect of Helfer Skin Tap and Cold Application on Pain and Hemodynamics During Vaccination

Launched by CELAL BAYAR UNIVERSITY · May 14, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how a special technique called the Helfer Skin Tap, combined with applying cold to the skin, can help reduce pain during the tetanus vaccine injection in pregnant women. The study not only focuses on how much pain the women feel but also monitors their vital signs, like heart rate and blood pressure, which can change when someone is in pain.

To participate, women must be over 18, pregnant, scheduled for a tetanus vaccine, able to communicate in Turkish, and willing to join the study. They should not have any pain before the injection. However, women who have had certain medical conditions or procedures, or who are experiencing pain, will not be included. If you join the study, you can expect to receive the tetanus vaccine while the researchers apply the cold treatment and monitor your experience. This trial is still recruiting participants, so it’s a good opportunity to contribute to understanding how to make vaccinations more comfortable for pregnant women.

Gender

FEMALE

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.