Shotblocker vs manual pressure for less pain during IV
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to reduce pain when placing a small tube (peripheral IV) in your arm. One method uses a device called Shotblocker that presses on the skin, and the other uses manual pressure. The goal is to see which helps more with comfort.
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Who can take part
- You are currently in the urology clinic or coming for a urology procedure.
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You can read and understand simple instructions.
- You do not have chronic pain and are not taking any daily pain medicine.
- The vein in your arm where the IV will go has not been used in the last month, and there is no scar or infection near it.
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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