๐ฌIn plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
Investigators are conducting a study to determine whether high frequency transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (hfTENS) is effective at reducing pain in women having an IUD inserted.
Sign in to get the eligibility rules as simple questions to take to your doctor.
๐ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria:
* Provision of signed and dated informed consent form for IUD Insertion
* Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures
* English speaking individuals aged 18 years or older
* Presenting for IUD initiation during ambulatory care visit at MUSC Women's Health
* Opting for either LNG 52mg or copper T380A IUD
Exclusion Criteria:
* Contraindication to IUD initiation (i.e. pregnancy, current pelvic infection, distorted uterine anatomy)
* Contraindication or allergy to ibuprofen
* History of a chronic pain disorder
* Recent opioid use in the previous 30 days
* History of a cardiac arrhythmia
* History of heart disease (i.e. atrial fibrillation, congestive heart failure)
* Presence of an implantable device with an electrical discharge (i.e. pacemaker)
* BMI \> 50 (class IV obesity)
* History of TENS use
* Planned pain intervention outside standard of care (i.e. paracervical block, misoprotol) OR preprocedure use of non-standard pain medication (i.e. benzodiazepines, marijuana, muscle relaxers, gabapentin, benadryl)
* History of epilepsy
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What it tests
- High frequency transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
MUSC Women's Health- Cannon Street
Charleston, United States
๐ค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ always decide together with your own doctor.