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Contraception BehaviorNCT00540046

Immediate vs. Delayed Insertion of Copper T 380A IUD After Termination of Pregnancy Over 12-weeks Gestation

A study testing Copper T 380A IUD in people with Contraception Behavior, run by NYU Langone Health at 2 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to compare delayed vs. immediate insertion of the Copper T 380 IUD after termination of pregnancy after 12 weeks. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 16 years and older, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Contraception Behavior
What is being tested?
Copper T 380A IUD
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
215 participants
Where
2 sitesUnited States
Study dates
Apr 2007to Feb 2010
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 16 years and older
  • Women only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • women 16 years of age and older
  • intrauterine pregnancy > 14 weeks gestation
  • desires termination of pregnancy
  • desires IUD for contraception
  • ability to give informed consent
  • no contraindication for D+E

Who cannot join

  • unable to give informed consent
  • less than 16 years of age
  • congenital or acquired uterine anomaly including fibroids if they distort the uterine cavity
  • acute pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
  • known or suspected uterine or cervical neoplasia or unresolved abnormal PAP smear
  • untreated acute cervicitis or vaginitis, until infection treated/controlled
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  • confirmed Chlamydia trachomatis or Neisseria gonorrhea infection in the previous 90 days
  • acute liver disease or liver tumor (benign or malignant)
  • woman or partner currently with multiple sexual partners
  • history of Wilson's disease
  • hypersensitivity to any component of Copper T IUD

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

United States2 sites
  • Bellevue Hospital

    New York, New York, 10016

  • Parkmed Women's Clinic

    New York, New York, 10017

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About this study

Official title: Immediate vs. Delayed Post-abortal Copper T 380A IUD Insertion in Cases Over 12 Weeks of Gestation

The purpose of this study is to compare delayed vs. immediate insertion of the Copper T 380 IUD after termination of pregnancy after 12 weeks.

Read the detailed description

Patients presenting to ParkMed Women's Clinic and the Reproductive Choice clinic at Bellevue Hospital for second trimester termination will be offered participation in this study. They will be randomized to either delayed or immediate Copper T 380A IUD insertion. The subjects will be seen at a 6 month follow-up visit and Copper T 380A IUD placement will be verified by physical exam. At this 6 month follow-up visit, subjects will fill out a satisfaction questionnaire.

Being tested
Copper T 380A IUD
Keywords
IUD, Second trimester termination, Contraception
Medical subject headings
Contraception Behavior

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Copper T 380A IUDDevice

    Copper T 380A IUD will be placed at the 2-4 week post-operative visit.

Study groups in NCT00540046
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
A/ImmediateActive comparatorThe patients in the immediate arm will have the Copper T 380A IUD inserted within 15 minutes after delivery of the placenta immediately following procedure
Receives: Device: Copper T 380A IUD
B/DelayedActive comparatorThe delayed group will have the Copper T 380A IUD inserted at the post-operative visit within 2-4 weeks following the procedure.
Receives: Device: Copper T 380A IUD

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Use of IUD

    Number of participants using Copper T380A IUD 6 months after surgery

    Measured: 6 months

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Expulsion

    IUD was not removed by provider but fell out on its own.

    Measured: 6 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted5 Oct 2007 (estimated)
  2. Study startApr 2007
  3. Primary completionFeb 2010
  4. Study completionFeb 2010

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Health services research
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
215 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00540046
Sponsor's protocol ID
Post Abortion Copper T IUD
Status last verified
Jan 2015
First submitted
4 Oct 2007
Last updated
9 Feb 2015
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Copper T 380A IUD in people with Contraception Behavior, run by NYU Langone Health at 2 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 11 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Feb 2015. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 13 Jan 2015). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Use of IUD (time frame: 6 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 9 Feb 2015.

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