TENS for pain relief during IUD placement
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if a small device called TENS (which uses mild electrical pulses) can reduce pain when getting an IUD placed. If you are coming to MUSC Women's Health for an IUD insertion and choose a specific type, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and speak English.
- You are scheduled to get an IUD at MUSC Women's Health.
- You have chosen either the Mirena (levonorgestrel 52mg) or the Paragard (copper T380A) IUD.
- You do not have any infections, pregnancy, or unusual uterus shape that would prevent an IUD.
- You are not allergic to ibuprofen and have not used strong pain meds or marijuana in the last 30 days.
- You do not have a chronic pain condition, epilepsy, heart disease, or a pacemaker.
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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