RCT of Pain Perception With Fast and Slow Tenaculum Application

Launched by WOMEN AND INFANTS HOSPITAL OF RHODE ISLAND · Jul 13, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at the way pain is felt during a medical procedure involving the cervix, which is the opening to the uterus. Specifically, it compares two methods of placing a tool called a tenaculum, which is used to hold the cervix in place. One method is done quickly, while the other is done slowly. Researchers want to find out if using the slow method causes less pain than the fast method. Participants will rate their pain on a simple scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means no pain and 100 means the worst pain imaginable.

To take part in this study, women aged 18 to 49 who are planning to have an IUD inserted or an endometrial biopsy may be eligible. Participants should not have taken any pain relief or anti-anxiety medications in the 24 hours before the procedure. If you join the study, you’ll help researchers understand more about pain during these procedures, and you’ll have the chance to share your experience. This trial is currently recruiting participants, so if you're interested, it might be a good opportunity to consider.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. plans for IUD insertion or endometrial biopsy;
• • 2. 18 to 49 years of age;
• • 3. not taken analgesics or anxiolytics in the previous 24 hours;
• • 4. the ability and are willing to give informed consent.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Do not speak English unless interpreter present;
• • 2. Taken any narcotic or opiate medication in the last 24 hours.
• • 3. Taken any recreational or illegal drugs in the last 24 hours, such as marijuana, heroin, cocaine, crack, or methamphetamines.
• • 4. Taken any anti-anxiety medication or drug in the last 24 hours.
• • 5. Taken any NSAIDS or Tylenol in the last 12 hours.