Cool spray may ease sting of IV needles in ER

NCT ID NCT01670487

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท 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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Cleveland Clinic

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States