Vibratory Anesthesia for Pain Management
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests different methods to reduce pain during corticosteroid injections in the arms. Participants will receive injections using two of three anesthetic methods: no anesthesia, vibratory anesthesia (which uses vibration to reduce pain), or a cooling spray. The goal is to determine which method causes the least pain. This trial targets individuals with diagnosed conditions such as arthritis or tendon issues in both arms, who require steroid shots to alleviate symptoms. As an unphased trial, participants contribute to innovative research that may enhance pain management techniques for future patients.
Do I have to stop taking my current medications for the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.
What prior data suggests that vibratory anesthesia is safe for pain management?
Research has shown that vibratory anesthesia is generally safe for medical procedures. Studies have found it to be a non-invasive method with minimal side effects. For instance, using a vibrating device during injections can significantly reduce pain without causing harm. This method is well-tolerated in various settings, such as skin and cosmetic procedures.
The DigiVibe device, a type of vibratory anesthesia, was tested and effectively reduced pain during injections. No reports of serious side effects have emerged from its use. In summary, vibratory anesthesia appears to be a safe way to manage pain during procedures involving needles.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about vibratory anesthesia for pain management because it offers a novel approach to reducing injection pain compared to standard options like vapocoolant sprays or no anesthesia. This technique uses a device called DigiVibe that applies vibration directly to the skin where the injection occurs, potentially distracting pain receptors and reducing the sensation of pain. This method could provide a quicker and non-invasive alternative to topical anesthetics, making injections more comfortable for patients.
What evidence suggests that vibratory anesthesia is effective for pain management during corticosteroid injections?
Research has shown that a vibration device can help reduce pain during injections. In this trial, participants will experience various anesthesia methods, including vibration anesthesia with the DigiVibe device. One study found that using such a device during arm injections reduced pain and increased patient satisfaction. Another study demonstrated that vibration reduced pain during botulinum toxin injections without additional side effects. Additionally, vibration devices have proven more effective than numbing creams for reducing pain from dental injections in adults. Overall, using a vibration device appears to make injections less painful.23467
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults (18 or older) with diagnosed arthritis, tendinopathy, arthropathy, or nerve compression in both hands, wrists, or elbows who need corticosteroid injections and can rate their pain. People allergic to certain anesthetics or unable to give consent can't join.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive corticosteroid injections with different anesthesia methods to evaluate pain perception
Follow-up
Participants complete a numeric pain rating scale to assess perceived pain and comfort associated with the anesthesia method used
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Vibratory Anesthesia
Trial Overview
The study compares three ways to reduce pain from steroid injections in the upper limb: no anesthesia (control), vibrational anesthesia using the Digivibe device, and vapo-coolant spray. Each participant tries two of these methods to see which causes less pain.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Limb A: vapocoolant spray topical anesthetic prior to injection and Limb B: vibration anesthesia using the Digivibe device throughout the duration of the injection Vapocoolant spray anesthesia will be applied until the skin blanches, which is the standard clinical use. Corticosteroid injection will be given. After typical disposal of injection syringe, participant will complete post-injection numeric rating score.
Limb A: no anesthesia and Limb B:vibration anesthesia using the Digivibe device throughout the duration of the injection. Vibratory anesthesia will be administered throughout the duration of the injection. The circular part of the device will be applied directly to the surface of the skin. At the center of the circle is where the injection will be given, and the vibration will be turned on throughout the duration of the injection. After typical disposal of injection syringe, participant will complete post-injection numeric pain rating scale assessing pain of injection.
No anesthesia and vapocoolant spray topical anesthetic prior to injection. Participant will complete post-injection numeric pain rating scale assessing pain of injection.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Lead Sponsor
Citations
Vibratory Anesthesia on Pain Following Corticosteroid ...
This research study aims to evaluate injectional pain at the site of needle insertion for corticosteroid injections (CSI) of the upper ...
Effect of vibratory stimulation on pain during local anesthesia ...
The results suggest that DentalVibe can be used to reduce the level of pain experienced by adult patients during needle insertion and anesthetic injection.
DigiVibe for Pain During Injections and Fingersticks (VIB- ...
We found that both vapocoolant spray and vibratory anesthesia decreased patient-reported injection pain compared with no intervention. 6. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih ...
Vibrating device relieves pain at anesthesia injection sites
Outcomes. Patients who catastrophized pain reported significantly higher NRS scores during local anesthetic injection than patients who did not.
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journals.lww.com/sjan/fulltext/2024/18040/effectiveness_of_using_a_vibration_device_to_ease.3.aspxEffectiveness of using a vibration device to ease pain...
Our study proves that using a vibration device during upper extremity injections can effectively reduce postinjection pain and improve patient satisfaction.
Vibration Anesthesia During Invasive Procedures - PMC - NIH
Vibration anesthesia is a non-invasive, inexpensive, virtually side-effect free, and well-established method of lessening pain during dermatologic procedures.
Study Details | NCT06987201 | Effects of DigiVibe on Pain ...
This study will determine whether the use of DigiVibe during a procedure requiring injections provides greater reduction in pain than injections with no ...
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