IUDNCT05339555
IUD Self-Removal Study
A study testing Instructions for IUD Self-Removal Provided to Participant in people with IUD, run by Oregon Health and Science University at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
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. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 50 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- IUD
- What is being tested?
- Instructions for IUD Self-Removal Provided to Participant
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 10 Jun 2022to 20 Oct 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
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 18 to 50 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Presenting at clinic for IUD removal or exchange
- Willing and able to give consent with literacy in English or Spanish
Who cannot join
- Participants who are referred for a complicated IUD removal such as a stingless IUD, prior failed IUD removal attempt, or an IUD failure.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Oregon Health & Science Univeristy
Portland, Oregon, 97239
About this study
Official title: IUD Self-Removal: A Study to Pilot the Feasibility of a Novel Technique
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.
Read the detailed description
The Investigators propose to test a novel method for self-removal of IUDs in an effort to increase the proportion of patients who are able to successfully and safely remove their IUD when desired. Participants will attempt self-removal in office, where a provider will be able to remove the IUD if unsuccessful. Participants will be instructed on current and novel techniques and the investigators will examine indicators of success as well as patient and provider preferences.
- Conditions
- IUD
- Being tested
- Instructions for IUD Self-Removal Provided to Participant
- Keywords
- IUD Removal
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Instructions for IUD Self-Removal Provided to ParticipantOther
The provider will offer any individual presenting for in-person IUD removal or exchange (removal-replacement) the option for self-removal. The participant will be provided a 'how to' instruction sheet with information on positioning and what to expect. The participant will first attempt removal with clean hands if desired, then utilizing non-sterile, clean gloves (not explicitly tested in prior studies) and if that fails, the use of a menstrual cup (a novel technique). If not successful, the provider will perform standard IUD removal in the clinic.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| IUD Self-Removal | Other | Not described Receives: Other: Instructions for IUD Self-Removal Provided to Participant |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Effectiveness of IUD Self-Removal Techniques
Proportion of participants who successfully remove their IUDs
Measured: Immediately after IUD Removal
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted21 Apr 2022
- Study start10 Jun 2022
- Primary completion20 Oct 2025
- Study completion20 Oct 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for IUDStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Oregon Health and Science UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Jessica Reid, Oregon Health and Science University
- Investigators
- Jessica Reid, MD, Principal investigator, Oregon Health and Science University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05339555
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- STUDY00023967
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 15 Apr 2022
- Last updated
- 27 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- IUD Self-Removal: A Study to Pilot the Feasibility of a Novel Technique
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05339555
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- STUDY00023967
- Conditions
- IUD
- Keywords
- IUD Removal
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 10 Jun 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Oct 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 20 Oct 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 21 Apr 2022 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
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.
Detailed description
The Investigators propose to test a novel method for self-removal of IUDs in an effort to increase the proportion of patients who are able to successfully and safely remove their IUD when desired. Participants will attempt self-removal in office, where a provider will be able to remove the IUD if unsuccessful. Participants will be instructed on current and novel techniques and the investigators will examine indicators of success as well as patient and provider preferences.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| IUD Self-Removal | Other | Other: Instructions for IUD Self-Removal Provided to Participant |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 50 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Presenting at clinic for IUD removal or exchange
- Willing and able to give consent with literacy in English or Spanish
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Participants who are referred for a complicated IUD removal such as a stingless IUD, prior failed IUD removal attempt, or an IUD failure.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Instructions for IUD Self-Removal Provided to ParticipantThe provider will offer any individual presenting for in-person IUD removal or exchange (removal-replacement) the option for self-removal. The participant will be provided a 'how to' instruction sheet with information on positioning and what to expect. The participant will first attempt removal with clean hands if desired, then utilizing non-sterile, clean gloves (not explicitly tested in prior studies) and if that fails, the use of a menstrual cup (a novel technique). If not successful, the provider will perform standard IUD removal in the clinic. | Other | IUD Self-Removal |
Primary outcome
Effectiveness of IUD Self-Removal Techniques
Time frame: Immediately after IUD Removal
Proportion of participants who successfully remove their IUDs
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 Apr 2026.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Jessica Reid, MD principal investigator
Oregon Health and Science University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Instructions for IUD Self-Removal Provided to Participant in people with IUD, run by Oregon Health and Science University at 1 site 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 2 inclusion and 1 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 27 Apr 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site 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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
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?
Effectiveness of IUD Self-Removal Techniques (time frame: Immediately after IUD Removal). 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 27 Apr 2026.