Efficacy of Cotton as a Dampener for Vibration Anesthetic Device

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Patient Care

• Registration Number: NCT06916468
• Lead Sponsor: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Brief Summary

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

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2025-03-31
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-03-31
• Study First Posted: 2025-04-08
• Study Start: 2025-04-30
• Status Verified: 2025-05
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-05-09
• Last Update Posted: 2025-05-14
• Primary Completion: 2026-04
• Study Completion: 2026-04

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Percentage of participants who preferred the VAD with Cotton as measured patient report.	Up to 45 mins
Percentage of participants who preferred the VAD without Cotton as measured patient report.	Up to 45 mins

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University Hospitals; 🇺🇸 Cleveland, Ohio, United States