Comparison Between Two Different Distention Medium in Diagnostic Hysteroscopy

Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS2,000 enrolled

Overview

The investigators aim to enroll 2000 patients to undergo diagnostic hysteroscopy for suspected uterine pathologies. Women will be randomized into two groups on the basis of distension medium : group A CO2; group B physiological solution. Pain discomfort will be evaluated after the examination.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

2,000

Conditions

Hysteroscopy, Distension Medium, Pain

Interventions

diagnostic hysteroscopyPROCEDURE

Endoscopic procedure to visualize uterine cavity

physiological solutionDRUG

carbon dioxideDRUG

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 65 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * suspected uterine pathologies * infertility Exclusion Criteria: * pregnancy * severe hypertension, cardiovascular disease or respiratory disease

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

pain discomfort during the procedure assessed through visual analogue scale (VAS)

Time frame: up to six months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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