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Effect of Periumbilical Vibration on Pain Perception During Intrauterine Device Insertion: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Sponsor: Duke University
Summary
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to learn if placing a vibrating device at the umbilicus during insertion of intrauterine device (IUD) decreases perceived pain during the procedure. The main question it aims to answer is: Does applying a vibrating device to the umbilicus during IUD insertion significantly reduce perceived pain compared to standard of care? Researchers will compare pain scores during IUD insertion among patients who received the vibrating device at the umbilicus and those who did not. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive a vibrating device placed on the umbilicus during IUD insertion or not. All participants will be able to use standard of care pain control measures during the IUD insertion procedure as desired, even if randomized to receive the vibrating device. Participants will complete a pre-procedure survey and will report their pain on a scale of 1-100 at various points during the IUD insertion procedure. Participants who received the vibrating device will also complete a post-procedure survey.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
114
Start Date
2026-07-13
Completion Date
2027-07-01
Last Updated
2026-07-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Periumbilical Vibration during Intrauterine Device Placement
Participants will be randomly assigned to receive a vibrating device placed on the belly button during IUD insertion or not. All participants will be able to use standard of care pain control measures during the IUD insertion procedure as desired, even if randomized to receive the vibrating device.
Locations (1)
Duke University Hospital
Durham, North Carolina, United States