Effect of Lubricating Gel for Pain Relief During Speculum Examination in Gynecologic Oncology Patients

Summary

Pelvic examination, an important part of gynecologic oncology patients to help detect cancers recurrence or infections.Despite its importance, many women are reluctant and anxious about the procedure because of fear, as well as discomfort and pain. The objective of this study is to estimate whether using lubricating gel decreases patient pain during speculum insertion compared with using water in gynecologic oncology patients

Timeline

Start

2013-11

Primary completion

2014-05

Completion

2014-05

Drugs

Indications

No indication recorded.