A Comparison of a Sheathed to a Standard Speculum for Visualization of the Cervix
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Comparison of a Sheathed Versus Standard Plastic Speculum
In brief
The purpose of this study is to estimate if a novel sheathed speculum provides improved visualization of the cervix compared to a standard ("non sheathed") speculum, and to estimate if the sheathed speculum causes less discomfort during the examination.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT01670630
- Run by
- AdventHealth
- People needed
- 136
- Starts
- 2012-07-01
- Expected to finish
- 2013-02-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2013-03-04
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 50. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Undergoing clinically indicated vaginal speculum examination.
- Subject has had at least 1 prior vaginal deliver > 20 weeks gestational age.
- Able to read and speak English.
You may not qualify if…
- Active vulvar lesions or conditions (sexually transmitted infections, vestibulodynia, candida, vaginitis, or vulvar dermatologic condition).
- Menopausal or using hormone replacement therapy.
- Genital atrophy.
- Chronic pelvic pain, dyspareunia, or interstitial cystitis.
Where it is running
- Loch Haven Ob/Gyn Group — Orlando, Florida, United States
Full record on ClinicalTrials.gov
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