Cold spray for pain during Nexplanon insertion
Part of Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether a numbing cold spray (vapocoolant) can reduce pain during Nexplanon implant insertion. If you are getting a Nexplanon placed in your arm, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are 14 years old or older.
- You are getting a Nexplanon implant placed in your arm today.
- You speak English.
- You can read and sign a consent form in English.
- You are not using strong pain medicine, anti-anxiety medicine, or sedation for this procedure.
- You have never had a vapocoolant spray (cold spray) used on you before.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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