Ameliorating the Obstacle of Pap Smear

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    Recruiting
  • participants needed
    200
  • sponsor
    National Taiwan University Hospital
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Updated on 16 February 2024
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procedural pain

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 aims to conduct a randomized controlled study at National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH). The investigators expect to compare the recalled pain intensity of the intervention and control groups.

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: This study aims to conduct a randomized controlled study at National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH). Approximately 200 subjects will be recruited. The investigators will utilize the peak-end rule by adding a non-painful event after the most uncomfortable phase in the intervention group. All study subjects are requested to score on a numeric pain scale every 20 seconds during and right after the procedure.

Details
Condition Pain, Pain, Acute Pain Service
Age 30years - 70years
Treatment Pap smear
Clinical Study IdentifierNCT04420208
SponsorNational Taiwan University Hospital
Last Modified on16 February 2024

Eligibility

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Inclusion Criteria

Biological female
Aged 30-70
Provision of written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

History of pelvic or vaginal surgery, active infectious gynecologic complaint, prior intervention for abnormal cervical cytology
Incapable of understanding the numeric pain scale
Incapable of communicating in Chinese, English or Taiwanese
Prior cervical cancer diagnosis
Prior hysterectomy
Pregnant women
Those who use painkillers within 24 hours of this project
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