Spray for less pain during IV placement
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a skin-numbing spray called Pain Ease to see if it reduces pain when getting an IV placed. You'll get the spray before the IV is inserted, and it may help make the procedure more comfortable.
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Who can take part
- You need to be an adult between 18 and 75 years old.
- You will need to be getting an IV (a small tube put into a vein) as part of your care.
- You cannot be allergic to the spray ingredients.
- You cannot be pregnant.
- You cannot be sensitive to cold, have poor circulation in the arm, or have nerve damage at the IV site.
- You must be able to give your own consent and be mentally able to understand the study.
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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