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IUD Self-Removal for Intrauterine Device Removal

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Melissa Wong, MD
Research Sponsored by Boston Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 15-30 minutes
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will teach patients how to self-remove their IUDs through an educational video and simulation, and then evaluate their experiences with two surveys. If they choose to, patients can attempt self-removal under supervision.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~15-30 minutes
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 15-30 minutes for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in proportion of participants who are willing to attempt IUD self-removal
Proportion of participants who attempt IUD self-removal
Secondary outcome measures
Success of IUD self removal

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Participants consented for IUD removalExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will be shown an educational video about IUD self-removal and simulation models. After the video, participants will be given the choice to either attempt IUD self-removal or to have their provider perform standard removal. If a participant elects to attempt self-removal and fails, their provider will offer standard removal.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Boston Medical CenterLead Sponsor
382 Previous Clinical Trials
869,410 Total Patients Enrolled
Society of Family PlanningOTHER
98 Previous Clinical Trials
17,097 Total Patients Enrolled
Melissa Wong, MDPrincipal InvestigatorBoston Medical Center, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Media Library

IUD self-removal education Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05191238 — N/A
Intrauterine Device Removal Research Study Groups: Participants consented for IUD removal
Intrauterine Device Removal Clinical Trial 2023: IUD self-removal education Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05191238 — N/A
IUD self-removal education 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05191238 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Washington
How old are they?
18 - 65
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
~12 spots leftby Mar 2025