Anxiety relief for IUD placement and uterine biopsy
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a medicine to reduce anxiety and pain can make IUD insertion or endometrial biopsy more comfortable. It may help if you are nervous about these procedures.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are scheduled for an IUD insertion or an endometrial biopsy (a small sample of the uterine lining).
- You do not have a current pelvic infection (PID).
- You do not have any condition that makes IUD or biopsy unsafe for you.
- You do not have cancer.
- You are not allergic to hydroxyzine, lidocaine, or benzocaine (medications used for anxiety and numbing).
- You are not pregnant.
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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