Cool spray takes sting out of IV needles in ER

NCT ID NCT01670487

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tested a cooling spray (vapocoolant) to see if it reduces pain when placing an IV in emergency department patients. 300 adults who needed an IV were randomly given either the cooling spray or sterile water before the needle. The main goal was to measure pain scores using a 0-10 scale.

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Locations

  • The Cleveland Clinic

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

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