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

Suleyman Demirel University

Overview

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.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

DOUBLE

Conditions

"Lost" IUD

Interventions

Lidocaine (drug)DRUG

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALE

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

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

Locations (1)

Süleyman Demirel University, School of Medicine

Isparta, Turkey (Türkiye)

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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