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NCT Number: NCT06916468

Efficacy of Cotton as a Dampener for Vibration Anesthetic Device

The study aims to determine the effectiveness of cotton as a dampener for vibratory anesthetic devices (VADs) for dermatologic patients. It will compare patient preferences for VAD use with and without cotton across different anatomical sites and identify factors, such as chronic pain or neuropathy status, that may influence these preferences. Finally, the study seeks to generate preliminary data to inform potential modifications to VAD use, optimizing patient comfort in dermatologic procedures

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Key information

Conditions

Patient Care

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University Hospitals

Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Age range: from 18+
  • Dermatologic patients at Westlake Clinic
  • Consent: Must provide informed consent to participate in the study.
  • Availability: Able to complete the entire study session, which includes testing all sites in a single session

Exclusion criteria

  • Broken skin or known peripheral neuropathy on anatomical site of vibration.
  • Allergies: Known allergy or sensitivity to nitrile gloves or cotton

Treatment and study plan

VAD with Cotton Dampener

Device

A standard pen-like Vibratory Anesthetic Device (VAD) with cotton will be applied across five anatomical sites (lateral nasal wall, sub-malar region of the cheek, ear helix, lateral neck, and dorsal side of the forearm) of participants. For each anatomical site, one side (either right or left) will receive vibration with cotton, and the opposite side will receive vibration without cotton in a randomized order.

Vibratory Anesthetic Device (VAD)

Device

A standard pen-like Vibratory Anesthetic Device (VAD) without cotton will be applied across five anatomical sites (lateral nasal wall, sub-malar region of the cheek, ear helix, lateral neck, and dorsal side of the forearm) of participants.

Primary outcomes

  1. Number of Participants Who Preferred the VAD With Cotton as Measured by Patient Report.

    Time frame: Up to 45 mins

  2. Number of Participants Who Preferred the VAD Without Cotton as Measured Patient Report.

    Time frame: Up to 45 mins

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Improving Patient Comfort of Vibratory Anesthetic Devices With a Cotton Dampener

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Apr 8, 2025
Registry last updated
Nov 4, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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