Use of Cervical Cap and Menstrual Disc for Application of Topical Anesthetic Prior to IUD Insertion (NCT06891794)
Use of Cervical Cap and Menstrual Disc for Application of Topical Anesthetic Prior to Intrauterine Device (IUD) Insertion
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This prospective, open label, double arm, feasibility group study will recruit participants planning to undergo office intrauterine device (IUD) placement without sedation or anxiolysis at the Center for Women's Health. Participants will self-administer a topical anesthetic using a contraceptive cervical cap or menstrual disc. Twenty-four nulliparous women will be recruited to receive one of two administration methods immediately prior to IUD placement (12 subjects in each arm): 1) menstrual disc filled with 5g eutectic mixture of local anesthetics (EMLA) cream or 2) cervical cap filled with 5g EMLA cream.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Oregon Health & Science University — Portland, Oregon
Age range: 18 Years to 45 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Oregon Health & Science University — Portland, Oregon
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (503) 494-3666
Email: whru@ohsu.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.