A Comparison of Two Instruments for Stabilization of the Cervix During Office Procedures
- Conditions
- Comparing Two Clamps for Mobilization of the Cervix During Common Gynecologic Office Procedures
- Registration Number
- NCT01769131
- Lead Sponsor
- Carilion Clinic
- Brief Summary
An Allis clamp causes less pain and bleeding than a single tooth tenaculum when used for mobilization of the cervix during common gynecologic office procedures.
The primary object is to determine the presence of a difference in pain perception between the two instruments.
The secondary objective is to evaluate the differences in the frequency of bleeding, that requires treatment, after removal of the instrument and the need to use an alternative instruments.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 81
- Female
- Between 18 and 89 years of age
- Undergoing an IUD placement
- IUD placement within the last 6 months
- Active cervical or pelvic infection
- pregnant
- Patient taking coagulation medications
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method A comparison of two instruments for stabilization of the cervix during office procedures 1 year Primary - to determine the presence of a difference in pain perception between the two instruments.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method A comparison of two instruments for stabilization of the cervix during office procedures 1 year Secondary - To evaluate the differences in the frequency of bleeding, that required treatment, after removal of the instruct and the need to use an alternative instrument.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Carilion Clinic
🇺🇸Roanoke, Virginia, United States