IUD Self-Removal Instruction for Intrauterine Device Users

Overseen By Women's Health Research Unit Department of Ob/Gyn

Age: 18 - 65

Sex: Female

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Oregon Health and Science University

Disqualifiers: Complicated IUD removal, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 1

Duration: 1 day

30 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This is a pilot study designed to test the effectiveness of several techniques for intrauterine device (IUD) self-removal and to understand patient preferences regarding IUD self-removal and indicators of success as well as understanding the impacts of IUD self-removal on other clinical care.

Research Team

Jessica Reid, MD

Principal Investigator

Oregon Health and Science University

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for individuals who currently have an IUD and are coming to a clinic to have it removed or exchanged. They must be able to understand and consent in English or Spanish. People with complicated cases, like missing strings, previous removal failures, or an IUD that didn't work properly can't join.

Inclusion Criteria

Willing and able to give consent with literacy in English or Spanish

I am at the clinic to have my IUD removed or replaced.

Exclusion Criteria

I need help removing an IUD because it's not working properly.

I need help removing an IUD without strings.

I need help removing an IUD after a failed attempt.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants attempt self-removal of IUDs using novel techniques in an office setting

1 day

1 visit (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after IUD self-removal

4 weeks

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Instructions for IUD Self-Removal Provided to Participant

Trial Overview The study is testing how well different self-removal techniques for IUDs work. Participants will receive instructions on how to remove their own IUDs. The study aims to find out which methods are effective and what patients prefer.

Participant Groups

Group I: IUD Self-Removal Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Oregon Health and Science University

Lead Sponsor

Trials

1,024

Recruited

7,420,000+