New suction device aims to ease IUD insertion pain

NCT ID NCT07290517

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Indiana University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study compares a new suction-based cervical stabilizer (Carevix) to the standard metal clamp (tenaculum) for IUD insertions. 100 women will be randomly assigned to one device, and they will rate their pain on a 0-10 scale. The goal is to see if the gentler suction tool causes less discomfort during the procedure.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Carevix suction-based cervical stabilizer device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a less painful IUD insertion experience for women, especially those who have not given birth.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is already FDA-approved, but pain reduction may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Metrorrhagia Neck Pain Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ABNORMAL UTERINE BLEEDING IUD PAIN, CERVICAL

Contacts and locations

Locations

Indiana University Hospital
RECRUITING

Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States

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