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Reducing Pain From Retinal Laser With Vibrational Stimulation
Sponsor: University of Alberta
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if Vibration Anesthesia Device works to reduce pain during retinal laser for diabetic retinopathy. The main question it aims to answer is: Does the Vibration Anesthesia Device reduces the pain felt by patients during the laser treatment? Researchers will compare the standard method (no vibration device) to the standard method with the Vibration Anesthesia Device to see if the device works to reduce discomfort during treatment. Eligible participants will have both eyes treated as required, one eye with the device and the other one without. Both the side that will be treated with the device in place and the first side to be treated will be decided by random sequence.
Official title: Alleviating Panretinal Photocoagulation Associated Ocular Pain With Vibratory Stimulation
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2026-10-15
Completion Date
2027-05-01
Last Updated
2025-10-29
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Vibration Anesthesia Device
The intervention arm of this study is distinguished by way of the use of the Vibration Anesthesia Device
Panretinal Photocoagulation
Laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy done in a standard fashion
Locations (1)
Alberta Retina Consultant
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada