Pilot feasibility study of the function of an intra-uterine device (IUD) insertion device in acute postpartum women.

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Intrauterine Contraception; Reproductive Health and Childbirth - Contraception

• Registration Number: ACTRN12620001000998
• Lead Sponsor: Michael Stitely

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2020-10-06
• Last Update Posted: 6 March 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 10

Inclusion Criteria

1. Age 18 or older.
2. Immediately post vaginal delivery, within 10 minutes of placental delivery.
3. Previously expressed desire for PPIUD and has signed study consent documents.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Active uterine infection and no fever in labour.
2. Having active sexually transmitted infection or other lower genital tract infection.
3. Known to have ruptured membranes for more than 24 hours prior to delivery.
4. Known uterine abnormalities e.g., Bicornuate/septate Uterus, uterine myomas,
5. Manual removal of the placenta.
6. Unresolved postpartum haemorrhage or postpartum uterine atony requiring use of additional oxytocic agents in addition to Active Management of the third stage of labour.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified