Pain Blocking During Drug Administration or Blood Collection With Needles

There is a gating mechanism in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord that acts to facilitate or inhibit transmission of pain signals to the brain. The gate can be closed by mechanical stimuli such as touch and vibration.

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Key information

Conditions

Pain, Intractable Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Beckman Laser Institute Medical clinic

Irvine, California, 92612, United States

About this study

The researcher develope a device that can use to reduce pain during drug administration or blood collection with needles.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

Receiving an injection with a needle
Able to score the pain on a scale of 0-10 using the universal pain assessment tool, preferably 7 years of age or older

Exclusion criteria

Current pregnancy
Inability to understand and carry out instruction

Treatment and study plan

pain blocking

Device

pain blocking

Primary outcomes

Pain Blocking During Drug Administration or Blood Collection With Needles

Time frame: up to 12 months

Pain Blocking During Drug Administration or Blood Collection With Needles

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of California, Irvine

Other

Collaborators

Beckman Laser Institute University of California Irvine

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2010
Primary completion: 2014
Study completion: 2014
First posted: Jul 21, 2010
Registry last updated: Nov 1, 2022

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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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