Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 60 Women only

Using bladder distension to reduce pain during office hysteroscopy for patients with a tilted uterus

Official title: Bladder Distension for Pain Relief in Patients With Excessive Anteflexion of Uterus Undergoing Office Hysteroscopy: a Randomized Controlled Study

Run by Cairo University · NCT06642311 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests if filling the bladder can help make office hysteroscopy less painful for women with a tilted uterus.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 60 Years
SexWomen only
Enrollment48 (estimated)
SponsorCairo University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Cairo)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 30, 2024
Main results expectedApril 30, 2025
Study endsApril 30, 2025
Registry record updatedApril 29, 2025
Trial IDNCT06642311 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are women with excessive anteflexion of the uterus who require office hysteroscopy.

Probably not a fit

Patients with cervical pathology, previous cervical surgery, or severe vaginal bleeding may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates whether filling the bladder can help straighten the uterus and reduce pain for patients with excessive anteflexion undergoing office hysteroscopy. Participants will be divided into two groups: one with an empty bladder and another with bladder distension. The goal is to determine if the bladder distension leads to a more comfortable experience during the procedure. This approach aims to improve patient comfort and outcomes during a common gynecological procedure.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce pain during office hysteroscopy for patients with excessive anteflexion of the uterus.

How similar studies have gone: While similar studies on pain management during hysteroscopy exist, this specific approach of bladder distension for excessive anteflexion is novel and has not been extensively tested.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with excessive anteflexion of the uterus

Exclusion Criteria:

* Cervical pathology
* Previous cervical surgery
* Severe vaginal bleeding

Where it's running

  • Obstetrics &Gynecology Department , Faculty of medicine ,Cairo university
    Cairo, Egypt
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.