Does Ethyl Chloride Spray Work?

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO · Oct 18, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is investigating whether using Ethyl Chloride spray can help reduce pain and anxiety for patients receiving corticosteroid injections. These injections are often used to treat conditions like arthritis and tendon issues, but many patients feel nervous about the discomfort caused by the needle and the medication itself. The trial aims to see if the spray can make the experience more comfortable for patients getting these injections for the first time.

To participate in this study, you need to be at least 18 years old and about to receive your first corticosteroid injection in your arm or leg. Unfortunately, if you’ve had an injection before, you wouldn’t be eligible to join this trial. If you decide to participate, you can expect to use the Ethyl Chloride spray before the injection to see if it helps ease any pain or worry you might have. The trial is not yet recruiting, so there’s no immediate action needed, but it’s an opportunity for those who meet the criteria to help find ways to improve this common medical procedure.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 18 years and older
• • Receiving a corticosteroid injection in an upper or lower extremity (to include soft tissue and joint injections) for the first time
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients with previous injection experiences