Needlefree Lidocaine Application for Vulvar Biopsies

The goal of this study is to compare pain during a vulvar biopsy using either theneedle‐free J‐Tip device or the standard lidocaine shot. We expect to enroll up to 106subjects will be enrolled in this study at Tufts Medical Center. The study will takeplace in a gynecology clinic or outpatient medical office where your biopsy is alreadyscheduled. You will be asked to review and sign a consent form before joining the study.You will then complete a short survey about your background, pain level, and anxiety.During your visit, you will be randomly assigned (like flipping a coin) to receivenumbing medicine either through a needle‐free device (J‐Tip) or a standard injection. Thenumbing medicine will be given before your vulvar biopsy. You will be asked to rate yourpain and nervousness at different times at the beginning and after the procedure using asimple scale. After the biopsy, you will complete a short survey about your experience.Your doctor will also record details about the procedure. The day after your biopsy, youwill be asked to complete one more short survey about your pain and overall experience.