Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (IUD) Placement at Time of C-Section
- Conditions
- Contraception
- Registration Number
- NCT00733278
- Brief Summary
This is a pilot study of up to 10 women, which will test the hypothesis that the placement of copper IUDs through the uterine incision at the time of uncomplicated elective C-section is technically feasible and acceptable to women seeking long-term contraception.
- Detailed Description
Women will be enrolled in this study during late prenatal care. Consent for placement of the IUD will be verified prior to elective C-section. After removal of the placenta, the copper IUD will be placed through the incision at the fundus and the tail strings will be delivered through the cervix. Data will be collected about patient bleeding and possible infection during the immediate postoperative period. The visibility of the strings will be verified at discharge and at 2 and 6 weeks postpartum. Fundal placement of the IUD will be verified by ultrasound at the patient's last visit.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 7
- Pregnant woman
- Requires elective C-section
- Desires long-term contraception
- Contraindications to copper IUD
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Successful Retention of IUD 6 weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Visibility Within the Vagina of IUD Strings at All Times. At 3 days, 2 weeks and 6 weeks postpartum
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Los Angeles BRI
🇺🇸Torrance, California, United States
Los Angeles BRI🇺🇸Torrance, California, United States