Intrauterine local anaesthetic after hysteroscopy to reduce post operative pain - A Randomised controlled trial

Phase 4

Recruiting

• Conditions: diagnostic hysteroscopy; hysteroscopy for minor procedure; Surgery - Other surgery; Reproductive Health and Childbirth - Other reproductive health and childbirth disorders; Anaesthesiology - Pain management

• Registration Number: ACTRN12615001214527
• Lead Sponsor: Kassam Mahomed

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-11-06
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 450

Inclusion Criteria

These will be women being booked for hysteroscopy for diagnosis, insertion of Mirena and or removal of a polyp

Exclusion Criteria

Women with chronic pain
Known allergy to local anaesthetic

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
a)Pain score –on a score of 1-10 (1 being minimal and 10 being severe) at 2 hours and 24 hours post-operatively <br><br>[at 2 hours as assessed by the recovery staff <br>a phone call on day 3 will ask about pain needs in the first 24 hours];b)Need for additional pain relief[as assessed by a phone call on day 3]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
a)time of return to normal activity - assessed on the phone using a couple of simple questions:<br>1.. Day when returned to normal activity:<br><br>2. Did she contact GP due to pain that stopped her from doing normal activity:<br><br>[3 days post operative]