Efficacy of Cotton as a Dampener for Vibration Anesthetic Device

Description

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

Conditions

Patient Care

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Study 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

Improving Patient Comfort of Vibratory Anesthetic Devices With a Cotton Dampener

Efficacy of Cotton as a Dampener for Vibration Anesthetic Device

Condition
Patient Care
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Cleveland

University Hospitals, Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44106

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility 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
  • 1. Broken skin or known peripheral neuropathy on anatomical site of vibration.
  • 2. Allergies: Known allergy or sensitivity to nitrile gloves or cotton

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center,

Bryan Carroll, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Study Record Dates

2026-04