Nocitech, a brand under LabBench®, offers a range of innovative products and services in the field of cuff pressure algometry. Their Protocols Device provides a quantitative, objective pain assessment that allows for a mechanism-based quantification of pain. With a focus on chronic musculoskeletal pain, Nocitech's standardized protocols for quantitative sensory testing (QST) help estimate the degree of sensitization in peripheral and central mechanisms.

A key offering from Nocitech is cuff algometry, a research tool that enables the assessment of pain thresholds, temporal summation of pain (TSP), and conditioning pain modulation (CPM). This evidence-based approach has demonstrated good reliability in both healthy subjects and patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain. Customizable protocols are also available to suit specific research needs.

Nocitech's cuff algometry has been used to study pain mechanisms in various patient populations, including those with patellofemoral pain, knee osteoarthritis, and fibromyalgia. Moreover, it has been employed to screen patients before knee and hip replacements, with results indicating its potential to predict chronic postoperative pain. The LabBench CPAR+ devices, designed for cuff pressure algometry, offer automated and computerized pressure stimulation, enabling precise and controlled protocols.

These devices can be easily transported between experimental sites and can synchronize with external equipment such as EEG amplifiers. With Nocitech and LabBench®, researchers and clinicians have access to cutting-edge tools that advance our understanding of pain mechanisms and aid in the development of effective pain management strategies. Discover more about LabBench and start your journey with Nocitech today