This study aims to determine whether an Allis clamp is an effective clamp for cervical stabilization compared to a single-tooth tenaculum.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
95
Physicians utilized an Allis clam for cervical stabilization during IUD placement.
Physicians utilized a single-tooth tenaculum clam for cervical stabilization during IUD placement.
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Number of patients who experienced bleeding after IUD placement
Number of patients who experienced bleeding after IUD placement with an Allis clamp or single-tooth tenaculum.
Time frame: At the time of IUD insertion
IUD insertion success rate
The percentage of participants who successfully had an IUD placed with an Allis clamp or single-tooth tenaculum.
Time frame: At the time of IUD insertion
Number of interventions required for cervical clamp site bleeding hemostasis
Number of interventions required to achieve hemostasis after IUD placement with an Allis clamp or single-tooth tenaculum.
Time frame: At the time of IUD insertion
Time to hemostasis
The time in seconds required to achieve hemostasis after IUD placement with an Allis clamp or single-tooth tenaculum.
Time frame: At the time of IUD insertion
Participant reported pain
Pain reported by the participant (0-10 where a higher number indicates greater pain) at the time of IUD placement with n Allis clamp or single-tooth tenaculum.
Time frame: At the time of IUD insertion
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