Numbing medicine for birth control implant placement
Part of Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests different ways to numb the skin before placing the birth control implant (Nexplanon) to see which method causes the least pain. If you are getting this implant, the results may help make the procedure more comfortable.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 18 to 50
- You are getting the birth control implant (Nexplanon) placed
- You speak English or Spanish
- You have not used pain medication recently
- You do not have a history of chronic pain, substance use, or pain disorders
- You are not pregnant and have no conditions that prevent using Nexplanon (like certain breast cancer, liver problems, or unexplained vaginal bleeding)
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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