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Intracervical Lidocaine Gel for IUD Insertional Pain

Information source: Columbia University
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this data on August 23, 2015
Link to the current ClinicalTrials.gov record.

Condition(s) targeted: Pain

Intervention: 2% lidocaine gel (Drug)

Phase: N/A

Status: Active, not recruiting

Sponsored by: Columbia University

Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s):
Anne Davis, MD, Principal Investigator, Affiliation: Columbia University

Summary

The intrauterine device (IUD) is a form of birth control that is extremely effective and safe, even in women who have not yet had children. Women can experience high levels of pain when the IUD is placed inside the uterus, and fear of this pain could be a reason that women decide not to use this method. This study will randomly (like flipping a coin) assign women who have chosen the IUD as their contraceptive into two groups. One group will have lidocaine anesthetic gel placed into their cervix prior to having the IUD inserted; the other will have an inert gel placed into their cervix instead. The level of pain at three different time points on a 10cm scale and the patient's satisfaction with the procedure will be compared between the two groups to see if using lidocaine gel helps decrease IUD insertional pain

Clinical Details

Official title: Intracervical Two Percent Lidocaine Gel as an Analgesic During Intrauterine Device Insertion: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Study design: Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator), Primary Purpose: Supportive Care

Primary outcome: pain during IUD insertion

Secondary outcome:

adverse events such as failed insertion

provider's assessment of patient's pain on a visual analogue scale

Detailed description: The intrauterine device (IUD) is a highly effective, long-acting, reversible method of contraception used by approximately 8% of women in the developed world. In the United States, historically candidates for IUDs were monogamous, parous women. Recent research has shown that both copper and levonorgestrel IUD use is safe and effective in nulliparous women. Nulliparous and parous women can experience significant amounts of pain during IUD insertion. Concerns about insertional pain could be a barrier to IUD initiation women and their healthcare providers. This study will recruit women at either the Family Planning Clinic or the offices of Columbia University Family Planning Practice who desire the copper or levonorgestrel IUD for birth control. Women who consent to participating in the study will be randomized to two groups: one group will receive 2% lidocaine gel placed in the cervix prior to IUD placement and the other group will receive a placebo inert gel. The primary objective of this study is to compare the pain scores on a 10cm visual analogue scale in the two groups after tenaculum placement (placing an instrument on the cervix to stabilize it), uterine sounding (measuring of the uterus) and at speculum removal; these are standard procedures during IUD insertion. Secondary outcomes include provider assessment of the patient's pain, patient's level of satisfaction with the insertion, and whether any adverse events such as nausea/vomiting, fainting, or IUD insertion failure occurred.

Eligibility

Minimum age: 18 Years. Maximum age: 45 Years. Gender(s): Female.

Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria:

- Self-select either a Paragard or Mirena IUD and are appropriate for insertion as

determined by their provider

- Age 18-45

- Speak English or Spanish

Exclusion Criteria:

- Lidocaine allergy

- First trimester abortion or miscarriage in the previous six weeks

- Second trimester abortion or miscarriage in the previous 12 weeks

Locations and Contacts

Family Planning Clinic, New York, New York 10032, United States

Family Planning Practice, New York, New York 10032, United States

Additional Information

Starting date: September 2010
Last updated: June 6, 2012

Page last updated: August 23, 2015

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