Study of Immediate Start of Progestin Contraceptives in Medical Abortion
- Conditions
- Contraception
- Interventions
- Other: Timing of Contraceptive Initiation in Medical Abortion
- Registration Number
- NCT01902485
- Lead Sponsor
- Gynuity Health Projects
- Brief Summary
This study will compare immediate to post-abortion start of two progestin-based contraceptives (DMPA and etonorgestrel implants) among women having first trimester medical abortion who wish to use that method for post-abortion contraception.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 937
Women having medical abortion desiring progestin-based contraceptives (injectables or implants)
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Afterstart Timing of Contraceptive Initiation in Medical Abortion Delayed start Quickstart Timing of Contraceptive Initiation in Medical Abortion Immediate start
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Repeat Pregnancy 6 months after enrollment Medical Abortion Failure One month after enrollment
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (8)
Bayview Medical Center
🇺🇸Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest
🇺🇸Chula Vista, California, United States
Planned Parenthood Northern California
🇺🇸Eureka, California, United States
Planned Parenthood of Southern New England
🇺🇸Stamford, Connecticut, United States
Boston Medical Center
🇺🇸Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Centro de Salud Beatriz Velasco de Aleman
🇲🇽Mexico City, Mexico
Centro de Salud Santa Catarina
🇲🇽Mexico City, Mexico
Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts
🇺🇸Boston, Massachusetts, United States