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Study on Using Vaginal Lidocaine Gel to Reduce Pain During Cervical Ripening Balloon Placement for Labor Induction
Led by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · Updated on 2026-07-15
110
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
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Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying pain management during cervical ripening balloon placement for labor induction. The study evaluates whether applying vaginal topical lidocaine gel can reduce pain experienced during the procedure. This is a phase 2 randomized trial comparing topical lidocaine to the standard care without any intervention for pain relief. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the topical vaginal lidocaine gel before cervical balloon ripening or no pain intervention as the control. The study does not involve masking, and the treatment is administered once prior to the balloon placement. The trial aims to gather patient-reported pain levels within 24 hours after the procedure. During the study, participants will undergo cervical ripening balloon placement as part of their labor induction process. Researchers will collect data on pain reported by patients shortly after the procedure. Participants must be able to consent, speak English, and meet pregnancy-related criteria. The total involvement includes the treatment and follow-up to assess pain within 24 hours.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Pain Control for Cervical Ripening Balloon
Research Team
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Sarah Little, MD
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