Reducing laser pain with vibration
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This study tests whether a vibrating device can reduce pain during retinal laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy. It compares pain levels when laser is applied with and without vibration in the same person.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have not had any previous laser or other treatment for diabetic retinopathy.
- You need laser treatment in both eyes for proliferative diabetic retinopathy (advanced stage).
- Each eye needs at least 500 laser spots.
- The number of laser spots in one eye cannot differ from the other by more than 51 spots in the upper or lower half.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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