Mechanisms of “Cough-Trick” for Pain Relief during Venipuncture: An Experimental Crossover Investigation in Healthy Volunteers

<div>Study design of investigation 1 and investigation 2. Visit 1 was performed at least 3 days prior to the first session with venipuncture (VP) to acquaint subjects to the environment. During the following three weeks, participants performed two sessions in a randomized order with a VP that was accompanied by either a cough-trick (CT) or a distraction method.</div>

Pain Research and Management

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Figure 1: Mechanisms of “Cough-Trick” for Pain Relief during Venipuncture: An Experimental Crossover Investigation in Healthy Volunteers 