RECRUITING

Does Ethyl Chloride Spray Work?

Study Overview

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Description

A procedure frequently performed by orthopaedic providers is the administration of corticosteroid injections for the management of various soft tissues and joint-related conditions, such as osteoarthritis, tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, and de Quervain's tenosynovitis. While these injections have demonstrated effectiveness in alleviating symptoms, the discomfort associated with the procedure can be a source of anxiety and apprehension for patients. This discomfort arises from the sensation of the needle entering the affected area and the burning sensation induced by the corticosteroid solution.

Official Title

Does "Freeze Spray" Work? Evaluating the Efficacy of Ethyl Chloride Usage Prior to Orthopaedic Injections

Quick Facts

Study Start:2025-04-01
Study Completion:2025-11-01
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06651788

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * 18 years and older
  2. * Receiving a corticosteroid injection in an upper or lower extremity (to include soft tissue and joint injections) for the first time
  1. * Patients with previous injection experiences

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Jennifer M Wolf, MD, PhD
CONTACT
773-834-3531
jwolf@bsd.uchicago.edu
Jordan Swindle, MD
CONTACT
jordan.swindle@uchicagomedicine.org

Study Locations (Sites)

University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 60637
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: University of Chicago

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2025-04-01
Study Completion Date2025-11-01

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2025-04-01
Study Completion Date2025-11-01

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • Injection
  • Freeze spray
  • corticosteroid injections
  • Ethyl chloride
  • Orthopeadics

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Injection Fear
  • Injection Pain Prevention
  • Injection Complication