Can a simple spray take the sting out of IV needles for Moms-to-Be?
NCT ID NCT07212192
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether spraying 10% lidocaine on the skin before inserting an IV can reduce pain for women having a planned C-section. About 150 participants will receive either the lidocaine spray or a placebo (saline spray) before their IV is placed. They will then rate their pain on a 0-10 scale. The goal is to see if this simple approach makes IV insertion less uncomfortable.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 10% lidocaine spray
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to reduce pain from IV insertion for women undergoing scheduled C-sections.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial (150 people) testing a common drug for a new use. The effect may be small or not better than placebo, and results may not apply to other groups.
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