Numbing spray may ease IUD insertion pain
NCT ID NCT07155785
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether spraying a numbing medicine (lidocaine) on the cervix before inserting an IUD can reduce pain. Researchers enrolled 90 women aged 18-45 who wanted an IUD. The goal was to see if the spray makes the procedure more comfortable.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- lidocaine spray
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to reduce pain during IUD insertion.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 90 participants. Results may not apply to all women, and the spray may not work for everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul Medeniyet University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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