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Study NCT ID:
NCT01094366
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2019-12-27
First Post:
2010-03-25
Brief Title:
Paracervical Block for Pain Control in First Trimester Abortion
Sponsor:
Oregon Health and Science University
Organization:
Oregon Health and Science University
Study Overview
Official Title:
An Evaluation of the Paracervical Block for Pain Control in First Trimester Surgical Abortion
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2019-12
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Many woman undergoing a surgical abortion receive a paracervical nerve block for pain reduction in which lidocaine a numbing medication is injected around the cervix These injections numb the cervix and possibly the lower part of the uterus However the injection can be uncomfortable and it is not well known whether it is effective in reducing pain The purpose of this study is to determine the level of pain women experience with a surgical abortion and the effect that paracervical block might have on that pain
Detailed Description:
The investigators expect to have 120 women complete this study between study sites at OHSUs Center for Womens Health and Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette in Portland OR Every participant will still receive the standard oral medication for pain ibuprofen and anxiety lorazepam Eligible subjects will be at least 18 years of age less than 11 weeks pregnant and have already decided to have a surgical abortion
The primary outcome evaluated will be pain reported at time of cervical dilation The investigators will assess pain at various time points including secondary outcomes immediately upon completion of the respective step and pain and satisfaction 30 minutes postoperatively
The primary outcome evaluated will be pain reported at time of cervical dilation The investigators will assess pain at various time points including secondary outcomes immediately upon completion of the respective step and pain and satisfaction 30 minutes postoperatively
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None