Clinical trials: IUD
Uterine Perforation
European Active Surveillance Study for Intrauterine Devices
The primary objective of the study is to assess the risks of intrauterine device (IUD) use in a study population that is representative for the actual users of the individual IUDs.
- Trial name
- EURAS-IUD (NCT00461175)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 63,194 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Center for Epidemiology and Health Research, Germany
Circulating Cell Free Fetal DNA, Intrauterine Fetal Demise
The Use of Cell Free Fetal DNA in the Maternal Blood in the Evaluation of Intrauterine Fetal Demise and Miscarriage
Women presenting to Washington Hospital Center with fetal loss would be offered participation in the study. The objective is to determine if ccffDNA obtained from maternal blood is present in the setting of missed abortion or…
- Conditions
- Circulating Cell Free Fetal DNA, Intrauterine Fetal Demise, Miscarriage
- Trial name
- NCT01916928
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medstar Health Research Institute
Menorrhagia, Metrorrhagia
Tamoxifen to Reduce Unscheduled Bleeding in New Users of the Levonorgestrel-releasing Intrauterine System (LNG-IUS)
This study evaluates the ability of tamoxifen to improve frequent or prolonged bleeding in new users of the 52mg levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device (IUD).
- Conditions
- Menorrhagia, Metrorrhagia, Medicated Intrauterine Devices
- Trial name
- NCT02824224
- Testing
- Tamoxifen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Contraception
Online Peer Influence on IUD Behaviors and Attitudes
This study will look at women's social communication about IUDs (intrauterine devices) and their attitudes and behavior related to IUD use.
- Trial name
- NCT02279043
- Testing
- Interaction with users of IUC and non-IUC users, Interaction with non-IUC users only
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 630 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Pain
Cervical Lidocaine for Intrauterine Device Insertion Pain
The aim of this study is to evaluate intracervical lidocaine gel as a means to decrease pain associated with intrauterine device (IUD) insertion.
- Trial name
- CLIIP (NCT01411995)
- Testing
- 2% lidocaine gel, Water based lubricant
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Contraception, Pain
The Effect of Nitroglycerin on the Intrauterine Device (IUD) Insertion Experience in Nulliparous Women
Increasing ease of access of long-acting birth control methods, like intrauterine devices (IUDs), is an important way to reduce the risk of unintended pregnancy.
- Trial name
- NCT01490073
- Testing
- Insertion of nitroglycerin ointment
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
HIV
Comparison of Two Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) Among Cape Town HIV-positive Women
This study will inform international medical guidelines as to whether the Levonorgestrel intrauterine device (LNG IUD), a highly effective long-acting reversible contraceptive method, is safe and acceptable as compared to the…
- Trial name
- NCT01721798
- Testing
- Mirena levonorgestrel IUD, Copper T-380a IUD
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 199 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- FHI 360
Pain
Misoprostol Prior to Intrauterine Device (IUD) Insertion in Nulliparous Women
The purpose of this study is to see if using misoprostol makes the intrauterine device insertion easier and less painful in women who have never had a baby.
- Trial name
- NCT01307111
- Testing
- Misoprostol
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Stillbirth, Neonatal Death
Intermittent Auscultation Using Handheld Doppler: a Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Perinatal Outcomes in Uganda
A novel handheld Doppler has been developed which is rugged and is powered only by a hand crank. This study aims to test the use of this Doppler versus the Pinard horn to monitor the fetal heart rate in labour in a hospital…
- Trial name
- NCT02273037
- Testing
- Fetal heart rate Doppler, Partograph
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada, Uganda
- Volunteers
- 1,987 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Intrauterine Device (IUD), Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Suction Cervical Stabilizer Compared to Standard Tenaculum for Intrauterine Procedures
To evaluate patient-reported pain, bleeding, and device efficiency along with provider satisfaction and ease of use between intrauterine procedures employing a suction cervical stabilizer (new device, FDA approved, atraumatic) or…
- Trial name
- NCT06193590
- Testing
- Carevix, Tenaculum
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Contraception
Safety and Expulsion of Delayed Versus Immediate Postpartum Intrauterine Device Placement
This is randomized controlled trial designed for pregnant women who deliver vaginally at the University of Louisville Hospital and desire to have an intrauterine device (IUD) inserted for postpartum contraception.
- Trial name
- IUD (NCT01598662)
- Testing
- Mirena (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Louisville
Contraceptive Devices, Intrauterine, Education, Medical
Evaluation of the PelvicSim Simulator for Training in Intrauterine Device Insertions
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a very effective, long-acting method of contraception. In order to make them accessible to women, health care providers must be trained to insert them.
- Trial name
- NCT02220205
- Testing
- PelvicSim, Manufacturer model
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Intrauterine Device Expulsion
Copper Intrauterine Device (IUD) Insertion at Cesarean Delivery
The purpose of this study is to determine the expulsion rates of copper Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) placed at time of Cesarean Delivery.
- Trial name
- NCT01439802
- Testing
- Copper IUD placement at time Cesarean Delivery (Copper T 380A)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Contraception
Early Postpartum Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement
Women who have just given birth are at high risk for rapid repeat pregnancy, which can lead to negative consequences during the subsequent pregnancy.
- Trial name
- NCT01594476
- Testing
- Levonorgestrel IUS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 201 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Contraception
Intra Uterine Device Insertion in Nulliparous Women
Over the last several years, more and more women are choosing intrauterine contraception (IUDs) to meet their birth control needs.
- Trial name
- NCT01422226
- Testing
- Misoprostol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Contraception
Early vs. Interval Postpartum IUD Insertion
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are historically placed at a six-week postpartum visit for women who desire intrauterine contraception after delivery.
- Trial name
- EPPIUD (NCT03462758)
- Testing
- IUD
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 404 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Healthy Women, Female Contraception
Compare Two Copper IUDs: Mona Lisa NT Cu380 Mini and ParaGard
This will be a multi-site, participant-blinded, randomized clinical trial. The investigators will randomize 1000 eligible participants in a 4:1 ratio to two different copper IUDs: 800 to Mona Lisa NT Cu380 Mini and 200 to…
- Trial name
- NCT03124160
- Testing
- Mona Lisa® NT Cu380 Mini, ParaGard® TCu380A
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- FHI 360
Pain Due to Intrauterine Contraceptive Device
Pain Control for Intrauterine Device Placement Using Paracervical Block
Intrauterine device (IUD) placement can be painful for patients during and after the procedure. Fear of pain from IUD insertion can be a barrier to obtaining this highly effective long acting reversible contraception.
- Trial name
- NCT02219308
- Testing
- Paracervical Block (PCB)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Contraception
A Study to Assess the Safety of a New Inserter Device for Paragard® (Intrauterine Copper Contraceptive)
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate that a new device inserter leads to successful and safe insertion of Paragard® IUS, comparable to the currently approved IUS inserter, in females of reproductive potential.
- Trial name
- NCT05309694
- Testing
- Paragard® T380A Intrauterine Copper Contraceptive with New Inserter
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 119 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- CooperSurgical Inc.
Contraception
Postplacental or Delayed Insertion of the Levonorgestrel-releasing Intrauterine Device (IUD) After Vaginal Delivery
This study is a randomized controlled trial comparing 6 month usage rates of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device (LNG-IUD) when inserted postplacentally after vaginal delivery or delayed placement at 6-8 weeks…
- Trial name
- POPI (NCT00476021)
- Testing
- Levonorgestrel-releasing IUD (Mirena)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 168 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh