Buzz off, needle pain: vibrating device tested for shots
NCT ID NCT06271642
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a vibrating device placed on the arm can distract from the pain of needle pricks. Two hundred healthy adults received different vibration patterns while having their pain threshold measured. The goal was to see if vibrations could reduce pain and anxiety, potentially offering a simple, non-drug option for needle-related discomfort.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Bluetooth Haptic Device (vibrating device)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to reduce pain and anxiety during needle procedures.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study in healthy volunteers, not patients. The effect may not apply to real medical procedures or people with chronic pain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Lucile Parkard Children's Hospital
Stanford, California, 94304, United States
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