Utilization of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Unit for Analgesia During IUD Insertion: A Prospective Cohort Study

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other, Device
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Subjects will be screened over the phone or in Tufts GYN clinic for participation in the study. If eligible and interested in participating, written informed consent (and assent if applicable) will be obtained. After informed consent/assent, the patient will be enrolled in the study. The patient will decide if they desire to use TENS unit during IUD insertion appointment and inform the study team. The clinic visit will proceed as normal, with additional study proceedings as follows. The study personnel will complete the 'Background Questionnaire' with the patient prior to IUD insertion. During the IUD insertion appointment, study personnel will assist in collection of the 'Study visit' data collection form. This includes recording the patient's pain score at various time points throughout the insertion procedure: * anticipated pain during IUD insertion * baseline pain prior to insertion * speculum insertion * tenaculum placement * paracervical block administration (if performed) * cervical dilation (if performed) * uterine sounding * IUD insertion * 5 minutes after IUD insertion Study personnel will also time the insertion procedure and collect additional data as outlined in the 'Study visit data collection form.' After IUD insertion, the participant will be asked to complete the 'Post-IUD Insertion Survey.' Once this survey is complete, this will conclude the study participation. Participation will last through the study visit only. As part of the standard of care, a urine pregnancy test will be obtained and confirmed negative prior to IUD insertion. Patients will receive routine pain management modalities per shared decision-making with their clinical provider which may include NSAID administration, paracervical block, and heating pad.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Female
Minimum Age: 12
Maximum Age: 50
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• Persons with a uterus desiring insertion of intrauterine device

• Able to provide informed consent/assent

• Age 12-50 years old

• Minors 12 years of age and older will be included in the study if postmenarchal

Locations
United States
Massachusetts
Tufts Medical Center
RECRUITING
Boston
Contact Information
Primary
Caitie McCarthy, MD
caitlin.mccarthy@tuftsmedicine.org
617-636-9897
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-04-30
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-12-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 40
Treatments
Experimental: TENS unit
Patients who choose to use a TENS unit for their IUD insertion procedure
Active_comparator: Standard care
Patients who decline to use a TENS unit for their IUD insertion procedure
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Tufts Medical Center

This content was sourced from clinicaltrials.gov