Pain relief device for IV insertion
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a device called ShotBlocker that may reduce pain and anxiety when you get an IV. It could make the experience more comfortable and satisfying.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You need to have an IV placed.
- You are awake and able to talk.
- You agree to take part and sign a consent form.
- You do not have chronic pain or take pain medicine regularly.
- You do not have skin problems or wounds where the IV will go.
- You have not had an IV in the last 24 hours.
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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