Targeted Lidocaine Infusion for Pain Reduction in Office Hysteroscopy

Summary

The goal of this study is to find out whether a small amount of lidocaine (a common local anesthetic) can reduce pain during office hysteroscopy - a procedure used to look inside the uterus. The study will compare lidocaine to saline (salt water) to see which one helps more with pain relief. Participants will: 1. Receive either lidocaine or saline gently applied inside the cervix right before the procedure 2. Undergo the hysteroscopy as planned 3. Be asked to rate their pain and satisfaction after the procedure Lidocaine is commonly and safely used in dental and gynecological procedures. Participation is voluntary, and the procedure itself will not change.

Timeline

Start

2026-02-01

Primary completion

2028-12-30

Completion

2029-12-30

Publications

• Background Barel O, Preuss E, Stolovitch N, Weinberg S, Barzilay E, Pansky M. Addition of Lidocaine to the Distension Medium in Hysteroscopy Decreases Pain during the Procedure-A Randomized Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2021 Apr;28(4):865-871. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2020.08.003. Epub 2020 Aug 14.
• Background Shankar M, Davidson A, Taub N, Habiba M. Randomised comparison of distension media for outpatient hysteroscopy. BJOG. 2004 Jan;111(1):57-62. doi: 10.1046/j.1471-0528.2003.00004.x.
• Background Sagiv R, Sadan O, Boaz M, Dishi M, Schechter E, Golan A. A new approach to office hysteroscopy compared with traditional hysteroscopy: a randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol. 2006 Aug;108(2):387-92. doi: 10.1097/01.AOG.0000227750.93984.06.

Drugs

Indications

No indication recorded.