N/A
N=89
Paracervical Versus Intracervical Lidocaine
Abortion, Induced · Pain
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT00816751 ↗Enrolled (actual)
89
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Aug 2019
Primary outcome: Primary: Pain Score, as Assessed Using a 10 cm Linear Visual Analog Scale (VAS) — 4.25; 3.97 units on a scale
Study Design & Population
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- N/A
- Interventions
- Paracervical block (Procedure); Intracervical (Procedure); Buffered Lidocaine, vasopressin, sodium bicarbonate (Drug)
- Age
- Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
- Sex
- Female
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
- Primary completion
- Feb 2008
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Pain Score, as Assessed Using a 10 cm Linear Visual Analog Scale (VAS) |
4.25; 3.97 | — |
| SECONDARY Gestational Age at Time of Procedure |
51; 54 | — |
Summary
The aim of this study is to estimate the efficacy of intracervical versus paracervical block on pain experienced during first trimester suction curettage without the use of preoperative cervical ripening. Because of the theoretical improved reliability of stromal block, the investigators hypothesize that intracervical block would produce lower pain scores than paracervical block at the time of cervical dilation.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Women presenting for elective first trimester abortion
Exclusion Criteria
- Gestation over 12 weeks by ultrasound
- Weight less than 98 pounds
- Known allergy to lidocaine
- Known nonviable pregnancy
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00816751). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.