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NCT Number: NCT07586605

Lying Positions in Intramuscular Injection

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of intramuscular (IM) injections administered in three different lying positions (supine, prone, and lateral) into the ventrogluteal site on patient pain, comfort, and procedural satisfaction. The study will be conducted as a randomized controlled experimental trial with three groups. In Experimental Group 1, patients will be placed in the supine position; in Experimental Group 2, the lateral position; and in Experimental Group 3, the prone position prior to the injection procedure, followed by an IM injection into the ventrogluteal site. Subsequent to the procedure, patients' pain, comfort, and procedural satisfaction levels will be assessed.

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Key information

Conditions

Ventrogluteal Injections Behavior Health Behavior Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Patient Satisfaction Pressure Ulcer Signs and Symptoms Skin Diseases Skin Ulcer Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases Treatment Adherence and Compliance

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Yalova University

Yalova, 77300, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location contact

Ebru Naime Arıkan, MSc

SUB_INVESTIGATOR

Handan Eren, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

05438712771

Nurcan Uysal, PhD

SUB_INVESTIGATOR

Seyda Can, PhD

SUB_INVESTIGATOR

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Being 18 years of age or older,
  • Having received an IM injection at least one week prior to the study,
  • Absence of scars, ecchymosis, or hematomas at the injection site,
  • Having a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m²,
  • Absence of lower extremity paralysis,
  • Not receiving any oral or parenteral analgesic treatment prior to the injection.

Exclusion criteria

  • Failure of the patient to respond to the questions in the post-procedure data collection form.

Treatment and study plan

Lying before procedure

Procedure

Lying position before intramuscular injection

Primary outcomes

  1. Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Score for Pain

    Time frame: during the procedure

    patient's pain level (0-10)

Secondary outcomes

  1. Procedural Satisfaction Score

    Time frame: during the procedure

    The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) (0-10) will be employed to measure the degree of patient satisfaction.

  2. Patient Comfort Level

    Time frame: During the procedure

    The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) (0-10) will be employed to measure the degree of patient comfort level

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Handan Eren, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

+905438712771

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Yalova

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Three Different Lying Positions on Pain, Comfort, and Satisfaction Levels in Intramuscular Injection: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Acronym: Lying

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
May 14, 2026
Registry last updated
May 22, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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