Efficacy of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for Pain Reduction During Intrauterine Device (IUD) Insertion in Outpatient Gynecology

Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: IUD Insertion Pain

In brief

Pain with intrauterine device (IUD) insertion is very common and there are few options for patients to help reduce this pain. Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulators (TENS) are a non-invasive procedure that may help reduce the pain with IUD insertions. The investigators hope that the information gleaned from this study will result in pain control options for future patients who desire an IUD placement.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06335823

Run by

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

People needed

60

Starts

2024-06-05

Expected to finish

2025-02-07

Last updated by the study team

2026-03-02

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 45. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age 18-45 years old
• Individuals with a cervix and uterus
• Seeking intrauterine device (IUD) placement for contraception or management of abnormal uterine bleeding
• Meet medical eligibility for IUD placement
• Ability to consent in English
• Ability to use the visual analogue scale (VAS)

You may not qualify if…

• Contraindications to IUD placement
• Use of analgesics within the last 4 hours prior to IUD placement
• Presence of a pacemaker

Where it is running

• University Hospitals — Cleveland, Ohio, United States

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