Tenaculum in Endometrial Sampling Procedure (NCT01506778) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Tenaculum in Endometrial Sampling Procedure
Turkey (Türkiye)115 participantsStarted 2011-05
Plain-language summary
Most of gynecological office procedure such as endometrial sampling procedure, hysterosalpingography, hysteroscopy, insertion of contraceptive intrauterine device, difficult intrauterine insemination or embryo transfer procedures often require the application of a single tooth tenaculum to the cervix for steady the cervix, straighten the cervicouterine angle and provide countertraction. However, grasping the cervix with a tenaculum can be a painful experience for the patient.A randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate using of tenaculum on pain perception of the patients and the procedure performance of the surgeons in endometrial sampling procedure(ESP) with pipelle.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 18-80 years old
* The women has required endometrial sampling procedure in gynecology outpatients clinic.
* Who are capable understand the spoken words and describe the pain.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Stenotic cervical canal
* They had acute cervicitis
* Intense anxiety
* Need for coincident endocervical curettage
* Need for general anesthesia or local anesthetics
* The use of analgesic drug pre-procedure
* Known history of malignancy
* Uterine anomalies or leiomyomas that distort the cervical canal and cavity
* A history of failed office endometrial sampling
* Positive β-HCG test.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.