Talking through the pain: supportive words may ease IUD insertion
NCT ID NCT07326007
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a doctor using a calm, supportive script during IUD insertion could lower pain compared to neutral instructions. It involved 88 women who had only had C-sections and no vaginal births. The goal was to see if simple talk could make 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
- structured verbal analgesia (supportive communication protocol)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce pain during IUD insertion for women with previous C-sections.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center trial with only 88 participants. The effect may be modest or not apply to other groups or settings.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Algezeera Hospital
Giza, Egypt
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