NCT03868137

Multi-dose Ibuprofen Prophylaxis for IUD-insertion

Multi-dose Ibuprofen Prophylaxis for IUD-insertion (MIPI): A Triple Blinded

• Status: Unknown
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 86 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Orlando VA Medical Center · Federal
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This study compares the effectiveness of decreasing pain at time of and day after intrauterine device (IUD) insertion when patients take three doses of Ibuprofen versus three doses of placebo.

Detailed description

Ibuprofen is commonly used over the counter and prescribed for pain relief such as menstrual cramps. Intrauterine (IUD) insertion can cause pain during and after the insertion. Currently, studies have found that single dose of Ibuprofen take prior to IUD insertion does decrease pain at time of IUD insertion. This study will examine whether 3 doses of Ibuprofen can decrease pain at time of and 1 day after IUD insertion.

Conditions

• Pelvic Pain
• IUD

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DRUG	Ibuprofen	3 doses of Ibuprofen 800 mg
DRUG	Placebos	Placebo

Timeline

• Start date: 2020-09-28
• Primary completion: 2022-05-01
• Completion: 2022-05-01
• First posted: 2019-03-08
• Last updated: 2020-10-09

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States