Vibratory Anesthesia for Corticosteroid Injections
Vibratory Anesthesia on Pain Following Corticosteroid Injections
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Bilateral Arthritis of Wrist
Tendinopathy
Arthropathy
Compression Neuropathy
Bilateral Arthritis of Hands
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Participants needed
- 165 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for patients with arthritis or tendon issues in their hands or arms. Participants will receive corticosteroid injections and experience different types of anesthesia to see which method causes the least pain.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have been diagnosed with bilateral arthritis or tendon issues.
- I consent to participate in the study.
- I can complete pain rating scales.
- I am 18 years old or older.
You may not be able to join if
- I opted out of the study.
- I can't give my consent for the study or procedure.
- I cannot complete pain rating scales.
- I am allergic to triamcinolone acetonide, lidocaine, or bupivicaine.
- I do not have a diagnosis of arthritis or tendon issues.
- Corticosteroid injections are not indicated for me.
- I am under 18 years old.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
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 var…
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Eligibility Criteria
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 p…
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