Study details
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RCT of Pain Perception With Fast and Slow Tenaculum Application
Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
NCT IDNCT05458037ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Target enrollment
150
Study length
about 6.3 years
Ages
18+
Sex
Female only
Locations
1 site in RI
About this study
Researchers are testing if a slow tenaculum placement technique causes less pain than a fast one when holding the cervix during a procedure. The trial will measure pain using a scale from 0 to 100 mm, with participants rating their pain level after each technique is used.
Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.
What participants do
- 1.Undergo Speed of tenaculum application
Primary goalPain perception with tenaculum application
Participation effort
Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.
Time + visits
Low8%
Logistics
Moderate50%
Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.
Trial highlights
Treatment details
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Endpoints
Primary: Pain perception with tenaculum application