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Light therapy may ease IUD insertion pain
NCT ID NCT06984796
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests if shining a special light (photobiomodulation) on the cervix before inserting a copper IUD can reduce pain. 72 women will receive either real or fake light treatment, and their pain levels will be compared. The goal is to make IUD insertion more comfortable and encourage more women to use this effective birth control.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 72 people
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- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 50 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 18-50 years, * Female, * No preference regarding race or socioeconomic status, * Nulliparous or multiparous. Exclusion Criteria: * Known or suspected pregnancy, * Diagnosed with chronic pain, * Active local infection, * Use of any pain medication in the last 12 hours, * Known contraindication for IUD insertion, including significant uterine cavity distortion, active pelvic inflammatory disease, or Wilson's disease, * Allergy to copper, * Unexplained abnormal uterine bleeding, * Any condition affecting the lumbar region, such as active neoplasms, established osteomyelitis, or any pre-existing deep tissue lesions with necrosis or infection, * History of photosensitivity.
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Locations
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Nove de Julho University (UNINOVE)
São Paulo, 01504-001, Brazil
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