Topical Lidocaine for Pain Control With Intrauterine Device (IUD) Insertion
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Chronic Pain |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Musculoskeletal |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 35 |
| Updated: | 5/5/2014 |
| Start Date: | July 2010 |
| End Date: | May 2012 |
Topical Lidocaine for Pain Control With IUD Insertion: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Intrauterine contraception is a very effective, long term, reversible form of birth control,
and is increasingly used in young, nulliparous patients. However, there is potential for
pain with insertion of an Intrauterine Device (IUD) - particularly in patients without a
previous history of vaginal delivery. The potential pain associated with insertion is often
a significant barrier for patients when choosing and IUD for contraception. Several methods
of pain control have been studied, but none have been shown to reduce pain at time of
insertion. Our research question is to determine if 2% topical lidocaine gel, instilled into
the cervical canal, will reduce maximum pain at time of insertion of a popular IUD (Mirena
Intrauterine System) in young, nulliparous patients. This will be studied in a randomized,
double-blind placebo-controlled trial.
and is increasingly used in young, nulliparous patients. However, there is potential for
pain with insertion of an Intrauterine Device (IUD) - particularly in patients without a
previous history of vaginal delivery. The potential pain associated with insertion is often
a significant barrier for patients when choosing and IUD for contraception. Several methods
of pain control have been studied, but none have been shown to reduce pain at time of
insertion. Our research question is to determine if 2% topical lidocaine gel, instilled into
the cervical canal, will reduce maximum pain at time of insertion of a popular IUD (Mirena
Intrauterine System) in young, nulliparous patients. This will be studied in a randomized,
double-blind placebo-controlled trial.
The investigators research question is to determine if 2% topical lidocaine gel, instilled
into the cervical canal, will reduce maximum pain at time of insertion of a popular IUD
(Mirena Intrauterine System) in young, nulliparous patients. This will be studied in a
randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled trial.
into the cervical canal, will reduce maximum pain at time of insertion of a popular IUD
(Mirena Intrauterine System) in young, nulliparous patients. This will be studied in a
randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled trial.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Must be at least 18 years old
Exclusion Criteria:
- Age <18
- Non-English speaking
- Illiterate
- History of pregnancy with delivery >20 weeks
- History of prior IUD insertion or attempt
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