RecruitingNot Applicable

Vibratory Anesthesia on Pain Following Corticosteroid Injections

United States165 participantsStarted 2026-04

Plain-language summary

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 variables and determine the method that is associated with the least pain.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

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 participate in the study and sign consent forms. * Participants who complete all numeric pain rating scales * Patients aged ≥ 18 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Participants who opt out of the study or withdraw consent * Participants who are determined to be without capacity to consent to study participation or injection procedure by principal investigator * Participants with inability to complete numeric pain rating scales * Participants with known allergies to triamcinolone acetonide, lidocaine, or bupivicaine * Participants without clinically diagnosed bilateral arthritis, tendinopathy, arthropathy, or compression neuropathy of the hand, wrist, or elbow. * Participants where treatment with corticosteroid injection is not indicated bilaterally. * Patients ≤ 18 years old

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Pain Intensity During Corticosteroid Injection With Topical Anesthesia in the Hand

Timeframe: At time of injection (immediately following corticosteroid injection procedure)

Pain Intensity During Corticosteroid Injection With Topical Anesthesia in the Elbow

Timeframe: At time of injection (immediately following corticosteroid injection procedure)

Pain Intensity During Corticosteroid Injection With Topical Anesthesia in the Wrist

Timeframe: At time of injection (immediately following corticosteroid injection procedure)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07553273

SponsorThe University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-04

Contact for this trial

John Faillace, MD,FAAOS

409-772-1011 jofailla@utmb.edu

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Bilateral Arthritis of Wrist trials

Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Pain Intensity During Corticosteroid Injection With Topical Anesthesia in the Hand

Timeframe: At time of injection (immediately following corticosteroid injection procedure)

Pain Intensity During Corticosteroid Injection With Topical Anesthesia in the Elbow

Timeframe: At time of injection (immediately following corticosteroid injection procedure)

Pain Intensity During Corticosteroid Injection With Topical Anesthesia in the Wrist

Timeframe: At time of injection (immediately following corticosteroid injection procedure)