Lidocaine for Endometrial Biopsy
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The objective of this study is to to determine whether 1% lidocaine paracervical block reduces pain during endometrial biopsy in comparison to no intervention.The proposed study is a double-blind randomized controlled trial (RCT).Each participant will be randomly assigned to one of two arms:1. intervention (paracervical block - 10 mL 1% lidocaine with epinephrine)2. control (gently tapping the cervicovaginal junction with a capped needle)The primary outcome will be a global pain score, which will be patient-reported by the 100 mm Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) following the procedure.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for English-speaking individuals who need an endometrial biopsy. It's open to people of all parities, meaning it doesn't matter if they've had children before or not.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants undergo endometrial biopsy with either a paracervical block or a control procedure
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for immediate complications and pain scores are recorded
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- 1% Lidocaine
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Mount Sinai Hospital, Canada
Lead Sponsor