RCT of Pain Perception With Fast and Slow Tenaculum Application
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Pain Perception With Fast and Slow Tenaculum Application to the Uterine Cervix
Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
150 participants
Sep 29, 2020
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This project will be a randomized controlled trial (RCT) measuring pain perception with two different tenaculum placement techniques on the uterine cervix. A tenaculum is an instrument used to hold the cervix (the opening to the uterus or womb) in place. The trial will measure pain perception with a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) from 0 to 100 mm for two different tenaculum placement techniques, fast and slow closure on the uterine cervix. The main objective of this study is to determine if there is a difference in pain perception with fast compared to slow tenaculum placement techniques on the uterine cervix. We hypothesize that the slow technique will be perceived as less painful for subjects as measured on a 0 mm to 100 mm Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Subsidiary objectives include describing overall pain levels during the procedure.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- plans for IUD insertion or endometrial biopsy;
- 18 to 49 years of age;
- not taken analgesics or anxiolytics in the previous 24 hours;
- the ability and are willing to give informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria5
- Do not speak English unless interpreter present;
- Taken any narcotic or opiate medication in the last 24 hours.
- Taken any recreational or illegal drugs in the last 24 hours, such as marijuana, heroin, cocaine, crack, or methamphetamines.
- Taken any anti-anxiety medication or drug in the last 24 hours.
- Taken any NSAIDS or Tylenol in the last 12 hours.
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Interventions
Fast or slow closure of the tenaculum for application to the uterine cervix
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NCT05458037