Vibrating gadget tested to ease needle pain in healthy volunteers

NCT ID NCT06271642

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tested whether a vibrating device can distract from the pain of needle pricks. Two hundred healthy adults received light pinpricks with and without the device. Researchers measured pain levels and anxiety to see if the vibration helps. The goal is to find a simple way to reduce needle-related discomfort.

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Locations

  • Lucile Parkard Children's Hospital

    Stanford, California, 94304, United States

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