N/A
Completed N=120
The Effect of Lubricating Gel on Patient Comfort During Speculum Insertion.
Examination, Gynecological · Examination, Pelvic · Examination, Vaginal
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01289665 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
120
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Nov 2020
Primary outcomePrimary: Patient Discomfort During Speculum Insertion as Measured by a Visual Analog Scale. — 1.41; 2.15 score on a scale
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if lubricating gel affects patients' perception of discomfort during speculum insertion, as compared to water.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Patient Discomfort During Speculum Insertion as Measured by a Visual Analog Scale. |
1.41; 2.15 | — |
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.
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. Informational only — not medical advice.