Clinical trials: Intra-uterine Device
Endometriosis
IUD and Norethindrone Acetate for Treatment of Endometriosis
Endometriosis is the most common reproductive disease afflicting young women, often leading to debilitating chronic pelvic pain and impaired quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT04948489
- Testing
- norethindrone acetate (NETA)
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Cervical Pain, Pelvic Pain
The Effect of Nitroprusside on Intrauterine Device (IUD) Insertion
Increasing accessibility of long-acting reversible contraceptive methods, like intrauterine devices (IUDs), is an important strategy to reduce the risk of unintended pregnancy.
- Trial name
- NCT01248091
- Testing
- Nitroprusside Gel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Contraception, Mood Change
Stress Hormones and IUDs
Determine what kind of side effects women experience in the first year after they start using an intrauterine device.
- Trial name
- NCT03499379
- Testing
- Mirena, Paraguard
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Contraception
IUB(TM) SCu300B - Post Marketing Performance Study in Austria
Participating investigators will locate all IUB B insertions conducted at their facility at least 12 month prior the initiation of study data collection. The study is composed of 2 parts.
- Trial name
- NCT02778061
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ocon Medical Ltd.
Healthy
Postplacental Insertion of Levonorgestrel-releasing Intrauterine System (LNG-IUS) After Cesarean vs. Interval Insertion
The study is a randomized controlled trial comparing outcomes of immediate postplacental insertion of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) vs.
- Trial name
- NCT00635362
- Testing
- Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Grade 1 Endometrial Endometrioid Carcinoma, Endometrial Intraepithelial Neoplasia
Tirzepatide and Levonorgestrel IUD Therapy for EIN and Early-Stage Endometrial Cancer
This single-arm study will evaluate the feasibility, safety, and preliminary efficacy of tirzepatide in combination with standard levonorgestrel intrauterine device (LNG-IUD) therapy in patients with endometrial intraepithelial…
- Conditions
- Grade 1 Endometrial Endometrioid Carcinoma, Endometrial Intraepithelial Neoplasia, Metabolic Comorbidities
- Trial name
- TIDE (NCT07812636)
- Testing
- Tirzepatide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Contraceptive Usage
'Levonorgestrel IUD Insertion After D&E Procedure
This study is a randomized controlled trial of insertion of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device (LNG-IUD) immediately following dilation \& evacuation (D\&E) compared to delayed insertion 3-6 weeks post-D\&E.
- Trial name
- ILIAD (NCT00475228)
- Testing
- Levonorgestrel IUD
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 93 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
IUD
Use of Cervical Cap and Menstrual Disc for Application of Topical Anesthetic Prior to IUD Insertion
This prospective, open label, double arm, feasibility group study will recruit participants planning to undergo office intrauterine device (IUD) placement without sedation or anxiolysis at the Center for Women's Health.
- Trial name
- NCT06891794
- Testing
- Menstrual disc with EMLA cream, Cervical cap with EMLA cream
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Reproductive Health, Pain
The Effect of Music on Pain, Anxiety and Satisfaction During Intrauterine Device Application
This study was planned to determine the effect of music listened to during intrauterine device application on pain,anxiety and satisfaction.
- Conditions
- Reproductive Health, Pain, Women Health
- Trial name
- NCT06215183
- Testing
- Music therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sümeyye Köse
Vaginal Microbial Diversity
Effects of Copper Versus Levonorgestrel Intrauterine Devices on Mucosal Microbiota and Barrier Function Among Young African Women
The goal of this clinical trial is to definitively determine whether copper intrauterine device (IUD) or hormonal intrauterine system (IUS) results in greater vaginal microbial diversity after 1 year in women (n= approximately…
- Trial name
- NCT07627958
- Testing
- Levonorgesterel Intrauterine system (LNG IUS), Copper T Intrauterine device (Cu-IUD)
- Where
- Kenya
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seattle Children's Hospital
Contraception
Nitrous Oxide for Pain Management of Intrauterine Device (IUD) Insertion
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Nitrous Oxide is effective in achieving pain control and satisfaction among nulliparous women getting the intrauterine device (IUD).
- Trial name
- NIUD (NCT02391714)
- Testing
- IUD insertion, Povidone-Iodine, Chlorhexidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Contraception, HIV
HIV-Target Cell Response in Women Initiating Various Contraceptive Methods in High HIV-Incidence Areas: Zim CHIC
This study is being done to understand if using birth control causes changes in the immune cells within the reproductive tract of healthy women.
- Conditions
- Contraception, HIV, Immune Cells (Mucosal and Systemic), Microbiota
- Trial name
- Zim CHIC (NCT02038335)
- Testing
- DMPA, NET-EN, MPA/E2
- Where
- Zimbabwe
- Volunteers
- 451 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Anxiety, Pain Management
Virtual Reality-Assisted Nursing Intervention During Intrauterine Device Insertion
Effect of Virtual Reality-Assisted Nursing Intervention on Pain and Anxiety During Intrauterine Device Insertion: A Randomized Controlled Trial April 30, 2026 The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a virtual…
- Conditions
- Anxiety, Pain Management, Virtual Reality, Nursing Interventions
- Trial name
- VR-IUD (NCT07580885)
- Testing
- via virtual reality goggles
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Contraception
Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of the ReLARC Inserter During the Insertion Procedure of GYNEFIX Intrauterine Copper Bearing Contraceptive Device With a Follow-up of 3 Years.
Insertion under vision such as hysteroscopy allows the ability to visualize the uterus prior to insertion, to assess uterine compatibility and the assurance of proper device placement.
- Trial name
- ReLARC - REL-0 (NCT05702281)
- Testing
- ReLARC
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Attitudes
Pilot of Social Network Intrauterine Contraceptive (IUC) Intervention
This study has two goals: 1) to test an approach to helping women who use intrauterine contraception (IUC) spread the word about this type of long-lasting, highly effective birth control method among their friends and family and…
- Trial name
- NCT01965743
- Testing
- Contraception Information Packet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Contraception, IUD
Uterovaginal Plexus Block With Articaine for Intrauterine Device Placement Patients Who Are Indicated for the Use of Copper IUD as a Contraceptive Method Will be Invited to Participate in This Research.
The use of intrauterine device (IUD) in Brazil is still not very significant and one of the reasons is the fear of feeling pain during its insertion procedure.
- Conditions
- Contraception, IUD, Anesthesia, Local
- Trial name
- NCT05252117
- Testing
- Articaine Hydrochloride 40 MG/ML, Mepivacaine
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade do Vale do Sapucai
"Lost" IUD
Anesthetic Efficacy of Intrauterine Lidocaine for Removal of a "Lost" Intrauterine Device
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of intrauterine lidocaine instillation in reducing patient discomfort during the removal of a "lost" intrauterine device (IUD).
- Trial name
- NCT00308841
- Testing
- Lidocaine (drug)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Sponsor
- Suleyman Demirel University
Contraception
Comparison Between Intrauterine Contraceptive Device Insertion During Cesarean Section Vs Conventional Application
The study aims to compare immediate post-placental (within 10 minutes of placenta delivery) intrauterine contraceptive device (Copper T 380A) insertion versus conventional placement at 6 weeks (often referred to as delayed or…
- Trial name
- NCT02674139
- Testing
- Copper T 380A IUD
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- sara AbdAllah
Pain Associated With Intrauterine Device Insertion
LI4 Acupuncture for Pain During Intrauterine Device Insertion
This study will evaluate whether acupuncture can reduce pain during intrauterine device (IUD) insertion. Women undergoing IUD insertion will be randomly assigned to receive either real acupuncture at the LI4 point on both hands…
- Trial name
- NCT07854015
- Testing
- LI4 Acupuncture
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nigde Omer Halisdemir University
Low Back Pain
Effect of Acupressure Versus Kinesotape on Low Back Pain in Women Who Use Intrauterine Device
The study will be conducted to differentiate between the effect of acupressure and kinesiotape on low back pain in women who use intrauterine device.
- Trial name
- NCT06891976
- Testing
- Acupressure therapy, kinesio tape, Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University