Cold therapy for less pain during wrist blood test
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This study tests whether applying cold (cryotherapy) to the wrist before a blood draw reduces pain compared to usual care. If you need a blood test from your wrist for a breathing condition, this might help make the procedure more comfortable.
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Who can take part
- You need a lung or breathing condition that requires a blood test from your wrist artery.
- You should be able to rate your pain on a scale from 0 to 10.
- You must have no pain in your wrist before the test (score of 0).
- You cannot be allergic to numbing creams like lidocaine or prilocaine.
- You must be 18 years or older and able to give consent.
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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