The Effect of Vibratory Anesthesia on Patient Pain Perception in Corticosteroid Injections of the Upper Extremity
The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Summary
This research study aims to evaluate injectional pain at the site of needle insertion for corticosteroid injections (CSI) of the upper extremity depending on different modes of anesthetics. Each individual's perception of pain upon receiving a CSI with two out of three modes of anesthesia (control/no anesthesia, vibrational anesthesia, vapo-coolant anesthesia) will be utilized to compare these variables and determine the method that is associated with the least pain.
Description
As part of standard medical care, participants receive corticosteroid injections to the bilateral upper extremities. Following written informed consent, participants undergo the study procedures described below. Each participant receives a total of two injections, with one injection administered in each arm during a single study visit. The type of anesthesia used for each injection is determined by random assignment using a computer-generated randomization sequence within the REDCap system. Participants are assigned to one of the following anesthesia combinations: No anesthesia and vapocoola…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Any patient of the Principal Investigator who has clinically diagnosed bilateral arthritis, tendinopathy, arthropathy, or compression neuropathy of the hand, wrist, or elbow where treatment with corticosteroid injection is indicated. * Participants who voluntarily consent to participate in the study and sign consent forms. * Participants who complete all numeric pain rating scales * Patients aged ≥ 18 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Participants who opt out of the study or withdraw consent * Participants who are determined to be without capacity to consent to study par…
Interventions
- DeviceDigivibe Device
The Digivibe device uses pulsed vibrations to activate larger nerve fibers to interfere with pain signals. It has a circular shape to allow for injections in an area surrounded by pain-blocking vibrations.
Location
- University of Texas Medical BranchGalveston, Texas