A Study Of Heat For Pain During Intrauterine Device Placement
Overview
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Study type
ObservationalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Site IRB
- Jacksonville, Florida: 26-008853
About this study
The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility heat is applied to the lower abdomen during the Intrauterine device (IUD) insertion procedure.
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients who are deemed ineligible for the procedure at the first clinical consultation, Chronic pelvic pain patient, previous trauma, anatomical variation (as supported by previous imaging in chart review), prior failed IUD insertion
Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.
Eligibility last updated 07/27/2026. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.
Participating Mayo Clinic locations
Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.
| Mayo Clinic Location |
Status |
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Jacksonville, Fla.
Mayo Clinic principal investigator Brittany Christopher, P.A.-C. |
Contact us for the latest status |
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