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A simple fan could cool away IV needle pain

NCT ID NCT07740837

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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

100 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2025

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 to 65 years * Scheduled peripheral intravenous cannulation at the antecubital region * Written informed consent provided Exclusion Criteria: * Severe peripheral vascular disease (chronic venous insufficiency or history of thrombophlebitis) * Alcohol intolerance or allergy * Active dermatological disease (eczema, psoriasis, contact dermatitis) * Neuropathic disease that may alter pain perception * Analgesic use within the previous 6 hours * Existing pain with NRS score of 4 or higher * Refusal to provide consent

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Conditions

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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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