CompletedNot Applicable

A Comparison of CoolStick With Ethyl Chloride for the Assessment of Light Touch

United Kingdom64 participantsStarted 2025-04-01

Plain-language summary

The main aim of this study is to compare CoolStick to ethyl chloride spray for the assessment of light touch following neuraxial anaesthesia for caesarean delivery. Coolstick and ethyl chloride will also be compared for the assessment of cold sensation. Participants will also be asked whether they experienced any intraoperative pain.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant patients presenting for elective caesarean section under spinal or combined spinal-epidural anaesthesia. Exclusion Criteria: * \< 18 years old * Unwilling or unable to give informed consent * Inability to understand written and/or verbal English * Allergy to stainless steel * Allergy to ethyl chloride spray

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Light Touch

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06596486

SponsorBarts & The London NHS Trust

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-01-29

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