Cotton comfort: simple trick may ease pain of numbing vibrations
NCT ID NCT06916468
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether placing a cotton pad on a vibratory anesthetic device makes it more comfortable for patients during skin procedures. 53 adults from a dermatology clinic compared the device with and without cotton on different body spots. The goal was to see which method people liked better and to gather ideas for improving comfort.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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53 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Finished
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May 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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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
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Hospitals
Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
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