Vibration to reduce pain from steroid hand and arm injections
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether applying gentle vibration during steroid injections into the hands, wrists, or elbows can reduce injection pain. If vibration works, it could make these commonly prescribed treatments more comfortable for patients.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have arthritis, tendon inflammation, joint disease, or nerve compression affecting both hands, wrists, or elbows
- Your doctor has determined that steroid injections are the right treatment for both sides
- You are 18 years or older
- You can complete pain rating questionnaires (simple 0–10 scales)
- You are not allergic to triamcinolone acetonide, lidocaine, or bupivacaine (the medications used)
- You are able to understand and give informed consent
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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