Use of Motivational Interviewing to Increase Contraception Use Among Young Women

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Unplanned Pregnancy
• Interventions: Behavioral: Counseling Intervention

• Registration Number: NCT01881321
• Lead Sponsor: University of Chicago

Brief Summary

Study design: This is a 2-phase study. During the first phase, the investigators developed a contraceptive counseling intervention based on the principles of Motivational Interviewing, trained counselors, and conducted a small pilot study to develop skills and refine the intervention.

The second phase is this feasibility randomized controlled trial (RCT) to compare outcomes between:

Group 1 - Women randomized to a 20-40 minute contraceptive counseling session based on the principles of motivational interviewing, vs.

Group 2 - Women receiving usual clinic care.

Population: Women, aged 15-29 years, presenting to the University of Chicago family planning clinic for termination of an unintended pregnancy.

Hypothesis: A larger proportion of women who are randomized to receive the MI counseling intervention will be using very effective contraception 3 months after the intervention.

Detailed Description

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Basic Information
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Recruitment & Eligibility
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Study & Design
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Trial Locations

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2013-06
• Study First Submitted: 2013-06-17
• Study First Submitted QC: 2013-06-18
• Study First Posted: 2013-06-19
• Primary Completion: 2014-03
• Study Completion: 2014-03
• Status Verified: 2014-07
• Last Update Submitted: 2014-07-29
• Last Update Posted: 2014-07-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged 15-29 years
2. Presenting for elective termination of an unintended pregnancy
3. Has not had contraceptive counseling from the team.
4. Willing and able to understand and comply with study protocol
5. Willing and able to sign an informed consent in English

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Exclusion Criteria

1. Current pregnancy intended
2. Current pregnancy desired
3. Reason for pregnancy termination not elective (e.g. fetal anomalies, pregnancy resulted from rape or incest)
4. Plans pregnancy within 6 months
5. Has been administered any sedatives or cervical ripening agents
6. For minors, must not be a ward of the state.

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Group 1: Counseling Intervention	Counseling Intervention	Contraceptive counseling session based on the principles of motivational interviewing

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Use of very effective contraception	up to 3 months after termination of pregnancy appointment

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Correct, consistent use of contraceptive method	up to 3 months
Use of any contraceptive method	up to 3 months
Contraceptive method satisfaction	up to 3 months
Intention to continue current method	up to 3 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Chicago Medical Center; 🇺🇸 Chicago, Illinois, United States