Medical Information Only. Always consult your healthcare provider before enrolling in any clinical trial.
Applied Topical Heat as an Adjunct for Pain Control in First-Trimester Surgical Abortionl
NCT02536235 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Paracervical blocks are routinely used in first trimester surgical abortions and are a proven method for decreasing procedural pain. Even when paracervical anesthesia is used, an overwhelming majority of women still report at least moderate pain during a first trimester abortion procedure. Other than some non-pharmacologic modalities (music and visualization), only the addition of intravenous medication has been shown to reduce procedural pain. Applied topical heat is effective in alleviating pain in other medical subspecialties, and in gynecology has been shown to reduce pain from dysmenorrhea, but has never been studied for intraoperative pain control during first trimester abortion. The investigators plan to conduct a double-blinded, randomized, controlled trial investigating the utility of topical heat application as an adjunct to paracervical block in first trimester surgical abortions up to 12 6/7wks. The primary outcome is pain score, measured using VAS, at time of uterine aspiration. As secondary outcomes, the investigators will look at the effect of heat application on pain at time of speculum placement, paracervical block, tenaculum placement, cervical dilation and overall pain. Patient satisfaction will also be assessed. If found to reduce pain during abortion under local anesthesia, the use of heat could offer an inexpensive, safe and universally available adjunct to the paracervical block during this procedure.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER heat
Study Locations (1)
New York
- Planned Parenthood- Boro Hall — Brooklyn
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 120 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-07 |
| Est. Completion | 2016-07 |
| Phase | NA |
Interested in This Trial?
Always speak with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.
Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02536235
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02536235 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 120 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Planned Parenthood of Greater New York, which has 3 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Topical Heat Application for Intraoperative Abortion Pain Management appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which heat is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT02536235 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include New York. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02536235 about?
NCT02536235 is a clinical study titled "Applied Topical Heat as an Adjunct for Pain Control in First-Trimester Surgical Abortionl". Paracervical blocks are routinely used in first trimester surgical abortions and are a proven method for decreasing procedural pain. Even when paracervical anesthesia is used, an overwhelming majority of women still report at least moderate pain during a first trimester abortion procedure. Other tha...
What is the current status of trial NCT02536235?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 120 participants. The study started on 2015-07. Estimated completion is 2016-07.
What conditions does trial NCT02536235 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Topical Heat Application for Intraoperative Abortion Pain Management. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02536235?
The interventions under investigation include: heat (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02536235?
This trial is sponsored by Planned Parenthood of Greater New York, which has 3 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT02536235 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
Learn More About Clinical Trials
How Clinical Trials Work
Understand phases 1-4, trial design, randomization, and the informed consent process.
Patient Rights in Clinical Trials
Your rights as a participant: consent, withdrawal, privacy, and who to contact.
Finding the Right Clinical Trial
A practical guide to searching trials, understanding eligibility, and evaluating options.
All Guides
Browse our complete library of clinical trial educational resources.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.