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Cold Spray's Role in Reducing Pain During Capillary Glucose Testing
Sponsor: Abant Izzet Baysal University
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if applying a cold spray can reduce pain during capillary blood glucose measurements in adults aged 18 years or older who need at least two blood glucose tests. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does cold spray reduce pain levels, as measured by the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain? How do pain levels compare between cold spray and placebo spray? Researchers will use a crossover design to compare a cold spray application to a placebo spray to see if there is a meaningful difference in pain reduction. Participants will: Receive both cold spray and placebo spray in a specific sequence Have their pain levels measured using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain during each measurement.
Official title: Efficacy of a Cold Spray in Reducing Pain During Capillary Glucose Testing: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
77
Start Date
2025-02
Completion Date
2025-03
Last Updated
2025-01-23
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Cold Spray
Before the capillary blood glucose measurement, cold spray will be applied to the measurement site from a distance of 30 cm for 10 seconds. Following this, the area will be cleansed with an antimicrobial swab for 10 seconds using a circular motion, starting from the center and moving outward. Subsequently, the fingertip will be punctured with a lancet to obtain a blood sample. The first drop of blood will be wiped away with cotton, and the glucose measurement will be performed using the subsequent drop utilizing the Standard GlucoNavii GDH device. The patient will then be asked to assess their pain during the procedure using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain evaluation.
Placebo
Before the capillary blood glucose measurement, placebo will be applied to the measurement site from a distance of 30 cm for 10 seconds. Following this, the area will be cleansed with an antimicrobial swab for 10 seconds using a circular motion, starting from the center and moving outward. Subsequently, the fingertip will be punctured with a lancet to obtain a blood sample. The first drop of blood will be wiped away with cotton, and the glucose measurement will be performed using the subsequent drop utilizing the Standard GlucoNavii GDH device. The patient will then be asked to assess their pain during the procedure using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain evaluation.
Locations (1)
Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University
Bolu, Turkey (Türkiye)