Lidocaine-prilocaine Cream on IUD Insertion Pain
Launched by ASSIUT UNIVERSITY · Jan 19, 2016
Trial Information
Current as of June 22, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
IUD can cause pain and discomfort in several ways: Use of the tenaculum to grasp the cervix and straighten the uterus for proper insertion; trans-cervical actions including measuring uterine depth, inserting the IUD insertion tube, and removing the tube; and placement of the device in the uterus.
To minimize the discomfort and the hazards of an IUD insertion, several measures have been proposed including NSAIDs, anxiolytics, and local anesthetics in the form of intracervical gel, cervical and para-cervical block, but there have not done enough studies about their effectiveness. According t...
Gender
FEMALE
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Women not taken analgesics or anxiolytics in the 24 hours prior insertion
- • Women not taken misoprostol prior to IUD insertion
- • No contraindication to or history of allergic reaction to lidocaine
- • Women who will accept to participate in the study
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Lidocaine allergy
- • Any contraindication to IUD placement
About Assiut University
Assiut University, a prominent academic institution located in Egypt, is dedicated to advancing medical research and clinical trials that enhance healthcare outcomes. With a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration, the university engages in a wide array of clinical studies across various disciplines, aiming to contribute valuable insights into disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Assiut University's commitment to ethical research practices and rigorous scientific methodology ensures the integrity and reliability of its clinical trials, ultimately benefiting both the local community and the global medical landscape.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Assiut, Cairo, Egypt
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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