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First received: May 13, 2026

Clinical Trial: Green or Pink? A Comparison of Pain and Procedural Difficulty With Intravenous Cannulas in the Emergency Department

Study Status: COMPLETED

Recruit Status: COMPLETED

Condition: Peripheral Catheterization
Veins
Emergency Department Patient
Pain
Procedural Di

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: A Comparison of 18-Gauge and 20-Gauge Intravenous Cannulas in Terms of Pain and Procedural Difficulty: A Randomized Controlled Trial in the Emergency Department

Brief Summary: Peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion is one of the most frequently performed invasive procedures in both medical and nursing practice. It is essential for blood sampling, intravenous (IV) fluid resuscitation, medication administration, blood product transfusion, and IV contrast-enhanced radiological imaging. In emergency department (ED) settings, where patients may deteriorate rapidly, timely and adequate IV access is of critical importance. Larger-bore cannulas allow faster fluid and contrast delivery…

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