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The Effect of Shotblocker on Pain and Patient Satisfaction for Spinal Anesthesia
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Shotblocker and Placebo for Needle Phobia and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 88 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This was a single-blind, randomized controlled trial. Seventy-six patients who underwent spinal anesthesia for surgery were randomized into the Shotblocker group or Control group. Before the insertion of a 25-gauge spinal needle, Shotblocker was applied just before the spinal needle insertion in the Shotblocker group. 10-cm visual analog scale to evaluate the pain intensity of spinal needle insertion and a five-point scale for patient satisfaction were compared between the two groups.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Patients spinal injections were performed with Shotblocker placed onto injection site
Patients spinal injections were performed without Shotblocker