Vapocoolant Spray to Reduce Pain With Nexplanon Insertion

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age14+
SponsorQueen's Medical Center

About this trial

The purpose of this study is to assess if Pain Ease vapocoolant spray decreases pain associated with lidocaine injection during Nexplanon insertion procedures.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

At least 14 years or older

Undergoing an etonogestrel implant insertion in the arm in POB1 Suite 1004 or POB2 Suite 402

English speaking

Able and willing to sign the informed consent form and agree to terms of the study

Disqualifiers

Required or requested narcotics, anxiolytics, IV sedation, or general anesthesia for the procedure

Known previous exposure to vapocoolant spray

Nexplanon removal and reinsertion same day during visit in the same arm

Contraindications to vapocoolant spray components (ethyl chloride and 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane/1,1,1,2-tetrafluroethane)

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Vapocoolant spray
  • Placebo

Treatment groups

70 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Queen's Medical Center

Lead sponsor

Lakshmi Devi and Devraj Sharma Endowment

Collaborator