Side-Lying pelvic exam could ease patient anxiety
NCT ID NCT05880290
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a gynecological exam done while lying on the side (lateral decubitus) works well enough to be a regular option. Over 500 women who needed a pelvic exam tried this position. The goal was to see if it is effective and more comfortable, which could help more women get regular check-ups.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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547 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2023
- Finished
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Apr 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Woman of legal age, 18 years or older. * Who already had a gynaecological examination in the conventional position. * Requiring a gynaecological consultation in primary care with speculum for screening, diagnosis or prevention. * Woman of childbearing age with a negative urine pregnancy test or postmenopausal woman (no period in the last 12 months). * Patient who has read and understood the information letter and signed the consent form. * Affiliated to the social security. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant woman * Who already participated to this protocol * Person deprived of liberty by an administrative or judicial decision or person placed under judicial protection / sub-guardianship or curatorship. * Major cognitive impairment that prevents the subject from fully understanding the requirements for participation in the study or from giving informed consent
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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BIHOREL
Bihorel, 76420, France
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BOOS 1
Rouen, 76100, France
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BOOS 2
Boos, 76520, France
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Bois-Guillaume
Bois-Guillaume, 76230, France
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Le Havre 1
Le Havre, France
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Le Havre 2
Le Havre, 76620, France
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Le Havre 3
Le Havre, 76600, France
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Lillebonne
Lillebonne, 76190, France
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Louviers 1
Louviers, 27400, France
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Louviers 2
Louviers, 27400, France
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Louviers 3
Louviers, 27400, France
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MALAUNAY
Malaunay, 76770, France
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Montivillers 2
Montivilliers, 76290, France
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Montivilliers 1
Montivilliers, 76290, France
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Octeville Sur Mer
Octeville, 76930, France
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Offranville
Offranville, 76550, France
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ROUEN 1
Rouen, 76100, France
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ROUEN 2
Rouen, 76100, France
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ROUEN 3
Rouen, 76100, France
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ROUEN 4
Rouen, 76000, France
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YVETOT
Yvetot, 76190, France
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