Anesthetic Efficacy of Intrauterine Lidocaine for Removal of a "Lost" Intrauterine Device

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of intrauterine lidocaine instillation in reducing patient discomfort during the removal of a "lost" intrauterine device (IUD).

Methods: This double-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled trial included 68 women who underwent removal procedure for a "lost" IUD. Thirty-four women were allocated to the lidocaine group and 34 to the saline group. The main outcome measure was the intensity of pain during, immediately after, and 20 minutes after the procedure, assessed by a visual analog scale. Statistical analysis was performed using Friedman's test with Bonferroni correction, Student's t test, and 2.

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Key information

Conditions

"Lost" IUD

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1

Primary location

Süleyman Demirel University, School of Medicine

Isparta, 32100, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

patients undergoing a minor gynecologic procedure for removal of a "lost" IUD.

Exclusion criteria

women with a history of cervical stenosis, known allergy to lidocaine, pregnancy, acute cervicitis

Treatment and study plan

Lidocaine (drug)

Drug

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Suleyman Demirel University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

First posted: Mar 30, 2006
Registry last updated: Oct 20, 2008

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