Verbal Analgesia Versus Standard Care for Pain Control in Women With Primary Infertility Undergoing Office Hysteroscopy

ConditionHysteroscopy
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18-40
SponsorCairo University

About this trial

Office hysteroscopy is a cornerstone in the diagnostic evaluation of infertile women, enabling direct visualization of the uterine cavity for identifying intrauterine pathology. The vaginoscopic ("no-touch") approach, which eliminates the use of a speculum and tenaculum, is increasingly adopted due to improved tolerability, higher success rates, and reduced pain compared to conventional methods.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

o Women aged 18-40 years.

Diagnosis of primary infertility (failure to conceive after ≥12 months of unprotected intercourse).

Indication for diagnostic office hysteroscopy.

Regular menstrual cycles.

Disqualifiers

o Secondary infertility.

Known pelvic infection, cervicitis, or vaginitis.

Use of analgesics within 8 hours prior to procedure.

Cervical stenosis, prior failed hysteroscopy, or known uterine anomaly.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • verbal analgesia
  • standard care

Treatment groups

92 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Cairo University

Lead sponsor

Aljazeera Hospital

Collaborator