Cervical Lidocaine for Intrauterine Device Insertion Pain
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2011-12-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate intracervical lidocaine gel as a means to decrease pain
associated with intrauterine device (IUD) insertion. They will be randomized to either
placebo (inert water based lubricating gel) or 2% lidocaine gel to be placed intracervically
via angio-catheter just before intrauterine device insertion. Anticipated pain scores will be
assessed using a visual analog scale prior to insertion. Using the same pain scale, patients
will again be asked at the end of the procedure to rate their pain.