Cool spray may ease sting of IV needles in ER
NCT ID NCT01670487
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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 right after the spray and after the IV was placed.
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The Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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