IUD Self-Removal Study
- Conditions
- IUD
- Interventions
- Other: Instructions for IUD Self-Removal Provided to Participant
- Registration Number
- NCT05339555
- Lead Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
- Brief Summary
This is a pilot study designed to test the effectiveness of several techniques for intrauterine device (IUD) self-removal and to understand patient preferences regarding IUD self-removal and indicators of success as well as understanding the impacts of IUD self-removal on other clinical care.
- Detailed Description
The Investigators propose to test a novel method for self-removal of IUDs in an effort to increase the proportion of patients who are able to successfully and safely remove their IUD when desired. Participants will attempt self-removal in office, where a provider will be able to remove the IUD if unsuccessful. Participants will be instructed on current and novel techniques and the investigators will examine indicators of success as well as patient and provider preferences.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 30
- Presenting at clinic for IUD removal or exchange
- Willing and able to give consent with literacy in English or Spanish
- Participants who are referred for a complicated IUD removal such as a stingless IUD, prior failed IUD removal attempt, or an IUD failure.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description IUD Self-Removal Instructions for IUD Self-Removal Provided to Participant -
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Effectiveness of IUD Self-Removal Techniques Immediately after IUD Removal Proportion of participants who successfully remove their IUDs
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Oregon Health & Science Univeristy
🇺🇸Portland, Oregon, United States