Comparison of one spray versus two sprays of ethyl chloride to reduce venepuncture induced pain

A Randomised Study to Compare the Effectiveness of One Spray versus Two Sprays of Ethyl Chloride of Reducing Venepuncture Induced Pain in Patients requiring IV Cannulation Before Surgery under Anaesthesia at SMS Medical College, Jaipur - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/07/070481

Enrollment

Registered

2024-07-11

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-07-22

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K801- Calculus of gallbladder with othercholecystitis Health Condition 2: V00-Y99- External causes of morbidity

Interventions

Intervention1: Venepuncture: Effect of one spray of ethyl chloride will be compared with two sprays of Ethyl Chloride on venepuncture induced pain Intervention2: Venepuncture: 25 gauge cannula will be

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.) Patients requiring IV Cannulation Before Surgery under Anaesthesia 2.) Patients giving written and informed consent 3.)Age :18-60 years 4.)of either sex

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.) Patient who is part of any other study 2.) Uncooperative patients 3.) Skin allergy 4.) Requiring more than one venepuncture attempt

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To assess the venepuncture induced pain after Ethyl Chloride spray using VAS scoreTimepoint: To assess the venepuncture induced pain after Ethyl Chloride spray using VAS score immediately,at 3 minutes and at 5 minutes	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To assess & compare proportion of cases with side effects like rash , cutaneous flushing etcTimepoint: Incidence of side effects like rash, cutaneous flushing etc are noted till 1 hour of application of ethyl chloride	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactRagini

Sawai man Singh medical College

kanchan2371@yahoo.com8107872222

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026