A simple fan could cool away IV needle pain

NCT ID NCT07740837

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Antalya Health Sciences University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial tests whether using a portable hand fan to speed up alcohol evaporation before an IV insertion reduces pain. Adults aged 18 to 65 who need an IV will have two cannulations—one with standard alcohol prep and one with added fanning—to compare pain scores. The goal is to see if this low-cost, drug-free trick makes the procedure more comfortable without affecting success.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Fan-assisted local cooling (evaporative cooling with a portable hand fan)
What this could lead to: If effective, this low-cost, drug-free method could offer a simple way to ease pain during IV insertion in hospitals.
What could go wrong: The trial is small and early, and results may not apply broadly. The fan might not reduce pain enough to matter, or could cause skin irritation.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Acute Pain Emergencies Pain, Procedural

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ACUTE PAIN PERIPHERAL INTRAVENOUS CATHETERIZATION PROCEDURAL PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Antalya City Hospital

Antalya, 07080, Turkey (Türkiye)

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