Optimal Catheter Placement During Sonohysterography: Comparison of Cervical to Uterine Placement

University of Wisconsin, Madison69 enrolled

Overview

The primary objective of this investigation was to evaluate if the location of placement of the SIS balloon into either the uterine cavity or the cervical canal affected discomfort perceived during the examination.

The use of sonography combined with intrauterine saline instillation, termed sonohysterography

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Catheter Placement and Perceived Pain

Interventions

cervical vs. uterine placement of balloon catheterPROCEDURE

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female patients undergoing SIS for diagnostic uterine cavity evaluation at our university's Reproductive Endocrine Infertility Program. Exclusion Criteria: * previous hysterectomy, current pregnancy, active PID, patulous or stenotic cervical os noted on previous history or physical exam.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Measure: perceived discomfort

Time frame: during sonohysterography procedure

Secondary Outcomes

Measure: Time required to perform procedure; Measure: Volume of media required to perform procedure

Time frame: during sonohysterography procedure

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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