N/A
Completed N=66
Pain Perception With Tenaculum Placement
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02969421 ↗Enrolled (actual)
66
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Mar 2019
Primary outcomePrimary: Pain With Tenaculum Placement — 44; 32 units on a scale
Summary
Randomized controlled trial that compares methods of tenaculum placement during intrauterine device insertion and their effect on pain. The two methods being compared are slow tenaculum placement versus tenaculum placement at time of cough. Subjects will be asked to rate their pain using visual analog scale. Primary outcome measured is pain at time of tenaculum placement. Secondary outcomes are overall pain with intrauterine device insertion and provider satisfaction with tenaculum placement.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Pain With Tenaculum Placement |
44; 32 | — |
| SECONDARY Overall Pain With Intrauterine Device Insertion |
62; 54 | — |
| SECONDARY Provider Satisfaction With Tenaculum Placement |
26; 27 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Women ages 18 years and older
- Undergoing intrauterine device placement
- English or Spanish speaking
Exclusion Criteria
- Primary language other than English or Spanish
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02969421). 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.