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Comparison of Pain Experienced by Patients Undergoing Endometrial Biopsy by Pipelle and Explora Curette
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Pipelle de Cornier and Explora curette for Pain. Completed, enrolled 73 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the level of pain women experience during an endometrial biopsy and the effect that the biopsy tool might have on that pain. The investigators will also evaluate the adequacy of the sample each endometrial biopsy tool collects.
Study Details
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Interventions
A flexible suction cannula 23.5 cm in length with an inner diameter of 2.6 mm and an outer diameter of 3.1 mm. It has a 2.4mm diameter opening on the distal end, on one side of the cannula. It is a disposable polypropylene sheath with an inner plunger and is used for blind endometrial biopsy.
The curette has an outer diameter of 3.0 mm and is slightly more rigid. This cannula has a sharp Randall-type cutting edge on the distal end, on one side of the cannula.