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Vibration anesthesia during carboxytherapy for cellulite: a study protocol
Adria Yared Sadala1, Érika Patrícia Rampazo1, Richard Eloin Liebano1
1Department of Physical Therapy, Post-Graduation Program in Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Rod. Washington Luis, km 235, São Carlos/SP, Brazil.
Abstract:
Background: To date, there has been no investigation addressing the effects of vibration anesthesia during carboxytherapy. Aim: Investigate the analgesic effect of different vibratory devices during carboxytherapy for the treatment of cellulite. Materials & methods: A total of 78 women between 18 and 49 years of age with cellulite in the gluteal region will be randomly allocated to three groups: Group A (carboxytherapy and vibratory device A), Group B (carboxytherapy and vibratory device B) and control group. Pain intensity will be assessed using a numerical rating scale after each puncture. Expected outcome: Vibration anesthesia is expected to be effective at diminishing the pain intensity caused by carboxytherapy comparison with the control group, with no differences between the vibratory devices. Trial registry: Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials: ReBEC (RBR-8jcqy7c).

