Efficacy of Cotton as a Dampener for Vibration Anesthetic Device

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center53 enrolled

Overview

The study aims to determine the effectiveness of cotton as a dampener for vibratory anesthetic devices (VADs) for dermatologic patients. It will compare patient preferences for VAD use with and without cotton across different anatomical sites and identify factors, such as chronic pain or neuropathy status, that may influence these preferences. Finally, the study seeks to generate preliminary data to inform potential modifications to VAD use, optimizing patient comfort in dermatologic procedures

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Patient Care

Interventions

VAD with Cotton DampenerDEVICE

A standard pen-like Vibratory Anesthetic Device (VAD) with cotton will be applied across five anatomical sites (lateral nasal wall, sub-malar region of the cheek, ear helix, lateral neck, and dorsal side of the forearm) of participants. For each anatomical site, one side (either right or left) will receive vibration with cotton, and the opposite side will receive vibration without cotton in a randomized order.

Vibratory Anesthetic Device (VAD)DEVICE

A standard pen-like Vibratory Anesthetic Device (VAD) without cotton will be applied across five anatomical sites (lateral nasal wall, sub-malar region of the cheek, ear helix, lateral neck, and dorsal side of the forearm) of participants.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age range: from 18+ 2. Dermatologic patients at Westlake Clinic 3. Consent: Must provide informed consent to participate in the study. 4. Availability: Able to complete the entire study session, which includes testing all sites in a single session Exclusion Criteria: 1. Broken skin or known peripheral neuropathy on anatomical site of vibration. 2. Allergies: Known allergy or sensitivity to nitrile gloves or cotton

Locations (1)

University Hospitals

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Number of Participants Who Preferred the VAD With Cotton as Measured by Patient Report.

Time frame: Up to 45 mins

Number of Participants Who Preferred the VAD Without Cotton as Measured Patient Report.

Time frame: Up to 45 mins

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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