Does topical anaesthetic gel reduce pain/discomfort during intrauterine device (IUD)/intrauterine system (IUS) insertion? A randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial

Completed

• Conditions: nintended pregnancy and abortion; Pregnancy and Childbirth; Contraceptive management

• Registration Number: ISRCTN83819888
• Lead Sponsor: Camden NHS Primary Care Trust (UK)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2008-08-21
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 200

Inclusion Criteria

1. Women choosing an IUD/IUS, for whom this is an appropriate choice of contraception
2. Between the ages of 16 and 45

Exclusion Criteria

Women choosing an IUD/IUS, for whom this is not an appropriate choice of contraception

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain scores at the end of the insertion procedure. Pain scores will be assessed visually using a numerical rating scale of 1-10.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain scores relating to the use of the Allis forceps prior to IUD/IUS insertion. Pain scores will be assessed visually using a numerical rating scale of 1-10.