1% Lidocaine Paracervical Block for Endometrial Biopsy

NCT ID: NCT06546254

Last Updated: 2025-07-31

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

96 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-06-19

Study Completion Date

2025-12-31

Brief Summary

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The objective of this study is to to determine whether 1% lidocaine paracervical block reduces pain during endometrial biopsy in comparison to no intervention.

The proposed study is a double-blind randomized controlled trial (RCT).

Each participant will be randomly assigned to one of two arms:

1. intervention (paracervical block - 10 mL 1% lidocaine with epinephrine)
2. control (gently tapping the cervicovaginal junction with a capped needle)

The primary outcome will be a global pain score, which will be patient-reported by the 100 mm Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) following the procedure.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Endometrial Biopsy

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

The proposed study is a double-blind randomized controlled trial. Participants will be recruited from Mount Sinai Hospital outpatient gynecology clinics. Recruitment, consent, randomization, procedure, and post-procedure survey will occur during the same visit. Each participant will be randomly assigned to one of two arms:

Each participant will be randomly assigned to one of two arms:

1. intervention (paracervical block - 10 mL 1% lidocaine with epinephrine)
2. control (gently tapping the cervicovaginal junction with a capped needle)

The primary outcome will be a global pain score, which will be patient-reported by the 100 mm Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) following the procedure.
Primary Study Purpose

OTHER

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators
The investigators will employ a two provider system to ensure a double-blinded set-up. The first provider (Provider A) will open the allocation envelopes without the presence of the participant or second provider (Provider B).

Provider A will then enter the patient's room and introduce themselves. Provider A will place the speculum, and administer either the intervention or control and then leave the room after injection-related bleeding has stopped. After 3 minutes, the second provider (Provider B) will enter the room to place the tenaculum and perform the endometrial biopsy and will be unaware of the participant's treatment arm.

A standardized script will be used with all participants: "You may or not may feel a poke."

Both lidocaine and the control are odorless and clear, minimizing the risk of unblinding. All data will remain blinded until data analysis.

Study Groups

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1% lidocaine paracervical injection

10 cc 1% lidocaine with epinephrine paracervical injection

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Lidocaine 1% Injectable Solution

Intervention Type DRUG

10 cc 1% lidocaine paracervical injection

control

gently tapping the cervicovaginal junction with a capped needle

Group Type SHAM_COMPARATOR

Capped needle

Intervention Type OTHER

Tapping the cervicovaginal junction with a capped needle

Interventions

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Lidocaine 1% Injectable Solution

10 cc 1% lidocaine paracervical injection

Intervention Type DRUG

Capped needle

Tapping the cervicovaginal junction with a capped needle

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Any participant \> or = age 18 years old presenting for an endometrial biopsy
* All parities of patients are eligible
* English speaking participants only

Exclusion Criteria

* Use of pain medication that is not an NSAID or acetaminophen (e.g. opioids, benzos) within past 24 hours
* Confirmed pregnancy
* Any diagnosed chronic pain syndromes (eg. fibromyalgia, vaginismus, interstitial cystitis)
* Contraindication to lidocaine
* Misoprostol administration within 24 hours
* Previous unsuccessful office attempt at endometrial biopsy by the same practitioner (note of clarification: previous unsuccessful biopsy attempt by a different practitioner will still be eligible)
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Mount Sinai Hospital, Canada

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Mara Sobel

Prinicipal Investigator (Dr.)

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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OPG

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Canada

Facility Contacts

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Dr. Mara Sobel, MD

Role: primary

416-586-8273

Other Identifiers

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REB 23-0078-A

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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