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  • Acute and chronic pain significantly impact patient well-being, with many unresponsive to current treatments.
  • Novel therapeutic approaches are needed for effective pain management.
  • Haptic vibrotactile trigger technology (VTT) targets nociceptive pathways to disrupt pain signaling.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the analgesic effects of a wearable VTT haptic patch.
  • To assess pain severity, pain interference, and range of motion (ROM)/flexibility.
  • To investigate VTT as a non-pharmacological pain treatment option.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective, randomized, controlled, double-blind study with 118 participants.
  • Participants received either an active VTT patch or a placebo patch.
  • Pain and ROM/flexibility were assessed at baseline, day 7, and day 14 using validated instruments.

Main Results:

  • The active VTT patch group demonstrated significantly greater reduction in pain severity and interference compared to the placebo group.
  • Objective improvements in range of motion (ROM)/flexibility were observed in the active patch group.
  • These benefits were evident at both 7 and 14 days post-intervention.

Conclusions:

  • The wearable VTT haptic patch is effective in reducing pain and enhancing ROM/flexibility.
  • This non-pharmacological, non-invasive VTT patch presents a viable option for pain management.
  • Clinicians may consider the VTT patch as a first-line or adjunctive therapy due to its efficacy and safety profile.