Effects of TPR and Z Techniques on Pain and Drug Leakage in Intramuscular Injections

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-40
SponsorCumhuriyet University

About this trial

This randomized, triple-blind clinical trial compares the effectiveness of Z-track and TPR (traction-pressure-release) techniques in reducing pain and medication leakage during ventrogluteal intramuscular injections. Pain is measured using VAS, and leakage is assessed with a millimeter scale. The study aims to identify a more efficient, less painful injection method.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Aged 16-40

Prescribed diclofenac sodium

No communication impairments

Healthy ventrogluteal muscles without sensory issues

Disqualifiers

Wounds, redness, bruising, tenderness, or stiffness at the injection site

Injection in the past 2 weeks

Neuropathy or other medical conditions

BMI below 15 or above 35

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Z-track method
  • TPR method

Treatment groups

76 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators