Anesthetic Efficacy of Intrauterine Lidocaine for Removal of a "Lost" Intrauterine Device

Phase 1

Completed

• Conditions: "Lost" IUD

• Registration Number: NCT00308841
• Lead Sponsor: Suleyman Demirel University

Brief Summary

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of intrauterine lidocaine instillation in reducing patient discomfort during the removal of a "lost" intrauterine device (IUD).

Methods: This double-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled trial included 68 women who underwent removal procedure for a "lost" IUD. Thirty-four women were allocated to the lidocaine group and 34 to the saline group. The main outcome measure was the intensity of pain during, immediately after, and 20 minutes after the procedure, assessed by a visual analog scale. Statistical analysis was performed using Friedman's test with Bonferroni correction, Student's t test, and 2.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2005-09
• Study First Submitted: 2006-03-29
• Study First Submitted QC: 2006-03-29
• Study First Posted: 2006-03-30
• Last Update Submitted: 2008-10-17
• Last Update Posted: 2008-10-20

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

patients undergoing a minor gynecologic procedure for removal of a "lost" IUD.

Exclusion Criteria

women with a history of cervical stenosis, known allergy to lidocaine, pregnancy, acute cervicitis

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Süleyman Demirel University, School of Medicine; 🇹🇷 Isparta, Turkey