Spray before the needle: can lidocaine ease IV pain?
Symptom relief
Completed
This study tested whether a 10% lidocaine spray, applied to the skin two minutes before inserting an IV catheter, reduces pain in women aged 18-45. Each volunteer received four IV insertions—two on the hand and two on the forearm—with either the spray or a placebo. The goal was t…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Lukas Hefler • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC