Status:

COMPLETED

Ameliorating the Obstacle of Pap Smear

Lead Sponsor:

National Taiwan University Hospital

Conditions:

Pain

Eligibility:

FEMALE

30-70 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

To reduce the procedural pain of Pap smear, this study expects to apply the peak-end rule to Pap smear by prolonging the insertion of speculum after samples are obtained from the cervix. This study ai...

Detailed Description

Purpose: In order to reduce the procedural pain, this study expects to apply the peak-end rule to Pap smear by prolonging the insertion of speculum after samples are obtained from the cervix. Methods:...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Biological female
  • Aged 30-70
  • Provision of written informed consent

Exclusion

  • Pregnancy
  • Active vaginal or uterus infection
  • Incapable of understanding the numeric pain scales
  • Prior cervical cancer diagnosis
  • Prior hysterectomy, pelvic or vaginal surgery
  • Ongoing menstruation
  • Use of painkillers within 24 hours

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 28 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 11 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

268 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04420208

Start Date

May 28 2020

End Date

October 11 2021

Last Update

November 1 2021

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National Taiwan University Hosputal

Taipei, Taiwan, 100