The only way around this is locking (horizontal and/or vertical movements). You can find that option by right clicking the lock icon in the toolbar. And while that works, Reaper is waaay too sensitive when willfully moving items when compared to any other DAW.
A feature like the one you describe (whether by time or by pixels) would alleviate many problems, and it would also increase accessibility.
As it stands now, you need both a precise mouse and exceptional fine motor skills to prevent moving mistakes. This applies not only to clips, but also to automation points, automation items, and even assigning sends.
I've said it before: it seems to me like Reaper developers use a trackball and thus don't notice these issues.
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