Ketorolac for pain during IUD insertion
Treatments studied
Part of Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests if a pain-relief medicine, ketorolac, helps reduce pain when getting an IUD placed. It might be an option if you are planning to have an IUD inserted.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You want to get an IUD (but not as a replacement for an old one)
- You are not taking daily painkillers like narcotics or NSAIDs (like ibuprofen)
- You do not have certain health conditions (like liver or kidney disease, bleeding problems, or allergies)
- You weigh at least 110 pounds (50 kilograms)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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