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N/A N=120 Randomized Single-blind Treatment

The Effect of Lubricating Gel on Patient Comfort During Speculum Insertion.

Examination, Gynecological · Examination, Pelvic · Examination, Vaginal

Enrolled (actual)
120
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Nov 2020
Primary outcome: Primary: Patient Discomfort During Speculum Insertion as Measured by a Visual Analog Scale. — 1.41; 2.15 score on a scale

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Lubricating gel used during speculum insertion. (Procedure); Water used during speculum examination. (Procedure)
Age
Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
Female
Sponsor
AdventHealth
Primary completion
Jul 2011

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Patient Discomfort During Speculum Insertion as Measured by a Visual Analog Scale.
1.41; 2.15

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if lubricating gel affects patients' perception of discomfort during speculum insertion, as compared to water.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Women undergoing vaginal speculum examination between the ages of 18 and 50.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Pregnancy.
  • Non-English speaking.
  • Using hormone therapy.
  • Active vulvar or vaginal lesion, infection or complaint.
  • Undergoing vaginal or vulvar procedure or biopsy.
  • History of chronic pelvic pain, interstitial cystitis or vulvar vestibulitis.
  • History of prior vulvar or vaginal surgical procedures.
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01289665). 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.

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