Clinical Trial

Assessing Pain and Effectiveness of Carevix Device for IUD Insertions

Study acronym: CARE
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Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate patient-reported pain, bleeding, and device efficiency along with provider satisfaction and ease of use between IUD insertions using a suction cervical stabilizer (new device, FDA approved, atraumatic) and single-tooth tenaculum (standard, traumatic). Our aims are to: * assess and compare patient-reported pain during IUD insertion between the Carevix device and tenaculum. * assess predictors of pain scores including between nulliparous and multiparous patients * assess provider-reported ease of use and satisfaction Participants (including providers) will: * be randomized to receive one device to complete the IUD procedure * complete a survey following the procedure
Protocol Amendment History 2 changes
critical Recruitment opened 2026-07-07
critical Primary endpoint(s) modified 2026-07-07
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07290517
Lead Sponsor Indiana University
Collaborators: Aspivix SA
Conditions IUD, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Pain, Cervical
Enrollment 100 participants
Start Date 2026-03-11
Primary Completion 2027-03 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-03 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-08-13