Research Services

April 7, 2025

PainTrace® in research can be used for: Stratification – Tailored methodology can enhance the validity of your findings. Pilot Trials – Strengthen your application and protocol by providing evidence of your study’s design and its relevance to addressing pain-related issues. Phase Studies – Smaller, well-defined groups can yield significant insights into pain measurement and improve…

Clinical Use

February 6, 2024

Transform the way you assess pain — objective, reliable, repeatable. Pinpoint the source of painVisualize pain during manipulation of anatomy or during specific activities Quantify the degree of painCalculate the magnitude of acute PainTrace peaks related to the experience of acute pain, and quantify the chronic PainTrace baseline value, related to the experience of chronic…

Oncology

May 25, 2023

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April 13, 2021

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Equine

November 23, 2020

Tutorial

PainTrace® App – Click Here To View Traces

PainTrace®

Equine Tutorial

1

Shave Hair, Clean Skin, and Apply Sensors

A sensor is placed over the transverse processes of the second cervical vertebrae adjacent to the second cervical spine. On the neck of the horse, place your hand straight and fingertips facing upwards. Line your hand up with the edge of the mandible with your thumb facing towards the face. Your ring finger will be approximately at C2. Find the fleshy part just south of C2 and place the sensor at this location.
Shave hair completely in a 1–2” square area.
Clean skin thoroughly with an alcohol prep pad or alcohol and gauze.
Apply pressure during cleaning to remove any oils, debris, dirt, sweat & water.
Allow skin time to dry prior to sensor application.
Place sensor in the center of the shaved area.
Press firmly around adhesive ring and on the metal sensor to promote desired sensor to skin contact. In order for PainTrace® to interpret the electrical nerve signalling, the metal sensor must be flat against the skin. Oils, debris, dirt, hair, sweat & water must be removed from the skin prior to applying the sensors.

2

Launch PainTrace® App & Bluetooth Connect PainTrace® Device

3

Secure Device to Animal and Connect Sensor Cable/Leads

Ensure device is Bluetooth connected to PainTrace® iPad within the PainTrace® App.
Firmly secure the Neck Wrap to the animal.
Place PainTrace® Device inside the pouch ensuring port for cable is accessible.
Align the icon on the cable adapter to the opening on the device connector. Press firmly to click into place.
The RED lead attaches to the RIGHT sensor. Red is Right.
Connect end of leads to the affixed sensors.

4

Complete a PainTrace® & Annotate

In the New Trace window, tap on Start Trace.
Complete a Sensor Calibration:
NOTE: Depending on the species the calibration peaks may not be as distinct. PainTrace® data is being acquired if the location of the sensors is correct, all attachment sites are connected, and the baseline is not collecting linearly around zero.
- Wait ≥ 15 s for data to collect or until baseline is steady (not sloping).
- Press left sensor firmly for 2s and release 1s; observe negative peak.
- Press right sensor with same pressure and duration; observe positive peak (optimally same size).
- Clearly annotate left and right calibration.
Collect baseline data for ≥ 1 min or until a steady baseline is reached (not sloping).
Ensure Baseline is stabilized for 30s before starting exam.
Tap to Text annotate by tapping on the data point of interest and typing in your annotation or by selecting an annotation from one of the drop down menus.
Speech to Text annotate by tapping on the microphone icon and clearly speaking the terms.
When trace is complete, Tap to Text Stop Trace.
To end the trace, tap on the red stop icon.

Videos

PainTrace® Get Started

PainTrace® Analytics Page Explained

Bovine

November 23, 2020

Tutorial

PainTrace® App – Click Here To View Traces

PainTrace®

Bovine Tutorial

1

Shave Hair, Clean Skin, and Apply Sensors

Create an L-shape with your hand aligning the fingertips with the base of the ear and the thumb pointing towards the body. Place the sensor in the center of space within the L-shape.
Shave hair completely in a 1–2” square area.
Clean skin thoroughly with an alcohol prep pad or alcohol and gauze.
Apply pressure during cleaning to remove any oils, debris, dirt, sweat & water.
Allow skin time to dry prior to sensor application.
Place sensor in the center of the shaved area.
Press firmly around adhesive ring and on the metal sensor to promote desired sensor to skin contact. In order for PainTrace® to interpret the electrical nerve signalling, the metal sensor must be flat against the skin. Oils, debris, dirt, hair, sweat & water must be removed from the skin prior to applying the sensors.

2

Launch PainTrace® App & Bluetooth Connect PainTrace® Device

3

Secure Device to Animal and Connect Sensor Cable/Leads

Ensure device is Bluetooth connected to PainTrace® iPad within the PainTrace® App.
Firmly secure the Neck Wrap to the animal.
Place PainTrace® device inside the pouch ensuring port for cable is accessible.
Align the icon on the cable adapter to the opening on the device connector. Press firmly to click into place.
The RED lead attaches to the RIGHT sensor. Red is Right.
Connect end of leads to the affixed sensors.

4

Complete a PainTrace® & Annotate

In the New Trace window, tap on Start Trace.
Complete a Sensor Calibration:
NOTE: Depending on the species the calibration peaks may not be as distinct. PainTrace® data is being acquired if the location of the sensors is correct, all attachment sites are connected, and the baseline is not collecting linearly around zero.
- Wait ≥ 15 s for data to collect or until baseline is steady (not sloping).
- Press left sensor firmly for 2s and release 1s; observe negative peak.
- Press right sensor with same pressure and duration; observe positive peak (optimally same size).
- Clearly annotate left and right calibration.
Collect baseline data for ≥ 1 min or until a steady baseline is reached (not sloping).
Ensure Baseline is stabilized for 30s before starting exam.
Tap to Text annotate by tapping on the data point of interest and typing in your annotation or by selecting an annotation from one of the drop down menus.
Speech to Text annotate by tapping on the microphone icon and clearly speaking the terms.
When trace is complete, Tap to Text Stop Trace.
To end the trace, tap on the red stop icon.

Videos

PainTrace® Get Started

PainTrace® Analytics Page Explained

Companion

November 20, 2020

Tutorial

PainTrace® App – Click Here To View Traces

PainTrace®

Companion Tutorial

1

Shave Hair, Clean Skin, and Apply Sensors

A sensor is placed 2 – 3 finger widths caudal to the axilla. With the dog standing square the sensor will be barely visible at the caudal edge of the elbow.
Shave hair completely in a 1–2” square area.
Clean skin thoroughly with an alcohol prep pad or alcohol and gauze.
Apply pressure during cleaning to remove any oils, debris, dirt, sweat & water.
Allow skin time to dry prior to sensor application.
Place sensor in the center of the shaved area.
Press firmly around adhesive ring and on the metal sensor to promote desired sensor to skin contact. In order for PainTrace® to interpret the electrical nerve signalling, the metal sensor must be flat against the skin. Oils, debris, dirt, hair, sweat & water must be removed from the skin prior to applying the sensors.

2

Launch PainTrace® App & Bluetooth Connect PainTrace® Device

3

Secure Device to Animal and Connect Sensor Cable/Leads

Ensure device is Bluetooth connected to PainTrace® iPad within the PainTrace® App.
Firmly secure the Neck Wrap to the animal.
Place PainTrace® device inside the pouch ensuring port for cable is accessible.
Align the icon on the cable adapter to the opening on the device connector. Press firmly to click into place.
The RED lead attaches to the RIGHT sensor. Red is Right.
Connect end of leads to the affixed sensors.

4

Complete a PainTrace® & Annotate

In the New Trace window, tap on Start Trace.
Complete a Sensor Calibration:
NOTE: Depending on the species the calibration peaks may not be as distinct. PainTrace® data is being acquired if the location of the sensors is correct, all attachment sites are connected, and the baseline is not collecting linearly around zero.
- Wait ≥ 15 s for data to collect or until baseline is steady (not sloping).
- Press left sensor firmly for 2s and release 1s; observe negative peak.
- Press right sensor with same pressure and duration; observe positive peak (optimally same size).
- Clearly annotate left and right calibration.
Collect baseline data for ≥ 1 min or until a steady baseline is reached (not sloping).
Ensure Baseline is stabilized for 30s before starting exam.
Tap to Text annotate by tapping on the data point of interest and typing in your annotation or by selecting an annotation from one of the drop down menus.
Speech to Text annotate by tapping on the microphone icon and clearly speaking the terms.
When trace is complete, Tap to Text Stop Trace.
To end the trace, tap on the red stop icon.

Training

Training Materials

Quick User Guide – PainTrace Technique

Quick User Guide – PainTrace Data

PainTrace® Training

PainTrace® Device Manual

Annotations – Acronym Definitions

PainTrace® Consent Form

Email 1: Post PainTrace Training

Email 2: Technique Best Practices

Email 3: Engaging Pet Owners

Email 4: Organization Structure

Email 5: Data Analysis

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Tutorial

PainTrace®

Equine Tutorial

1 Shave Hair, Clean Skin, and Apply Sensors

2 Launch PainTrace® App & Bluetooth Connect PainTrace® Device

3 Secure Device to Animal and Connect Sensor Cable/Leads

4 Complete a PainTrace® & Annotate

Videos

PainTrace® Get Started

PainTrace® Analytics Page Explained

Tutorial

PainTrace®

Bovine Tutorial

1 Shave Hair, Clean Skin, and Apply Sensors

2 Launch PainTrace® App & Bluetooth Connect PainTrace® Device

3 Secure Device to Animal and Connect Sensor Cable/Leads

4 Complete a PainTrace® & Annotate

Videos

PainTrace® Get Started

PainTrace® Analytics Page Explained

Tutorial

PainTrace®

Companion Tutorial

1 Shave Hair, Clean Skin, and Apply Sensors

2 Launch PainTrace® App & Bluetooth Connect PainTrace® Device

3 Secure Device to Animal and Connect Sensor Cable/Leads

4 Complete a PainTrace® & Annotate

Videos

Companion Patient Prep

PainTrace® Analytics Page Explained

PainTrace® Technique Canine

PainTrace® Get Started

Add New Patient

Search Patients

1

Shave Hair, Clean Skin, and Apply Sensors

2

Launch PainTrace® App & Bluetooth Connect PainTrace® Device

3

Secure Device to Animal and Connect Sensor Cable/Leads

4

Complete a PainTrace® & Annotate

1

Shave Hair, Clean Skin, and Apply Sensors

2

Launch PainTrace® App & Bluetooth Connect PainTrace® Device

3

Secure Device to Animal and Connect Sensor Cable/Leads

4

Complete a PainTrace® & Annotate

1

Shave Hair, Clean Skin, and Apply Sensors

2

Launch PainTrace® App & Bluetooth Connect PainTrace® Device

3

Secure Device to Animal and Connect Sensor Cable/Leads

4

Complete a PainTrace® & Annotate