Clinical trials: Intrauterine Devices
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
Contraception
A Pilot Study of Early Expulsion Rates of the IUB™ SCu380A
The IUB (Intrauterine ball) is a copper releasing intrauterine contraceptive device consisting of copper beads on a flexible NiTinol wire.
- Trial name
- IUB (NCT01973777)
- Testing
- IUB
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wiebe, Ellen, M.D.
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
Contraception, Malposition of Intrauterine Contraceptive Device
LNG-IUS at 2 Weeks Postpartum
This is a study of 50 postpartum women interested in having the Mirena® LNG-IUS placed for contraception. The Mirena® is an FDA approved intrauterine contraceptive device that provides contraception for 5 years with excellent…
- Trial name
- LNG-IUS (NCT02121067)
- Testing
- Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System (LNG-IUS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Pain
A Trial of 2% Lidocaine Gel for Intrauterine Device (IUD) Insertion
The intrauterine device (IUD) is a long-acting, highly effective, reversible contraceptive that may be underutilized due to fear of pain during insertion.
- Trial name
- NCT01292447
- Testing
- 2% lidocaine gel
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Quality of Life in Premenopausal Women With Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Heavy menstrual bleeding or menorrhagia, is a common problem on women's lives and can burden both patients and health care systems. HMB is defined as cyclic heavy vaginal bleeding.
- Trial name
- NCT03368898
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital
Postpartum Period
Bleeding Patterns and Complications After Postpartum IUD Placement: a Pilot Study
The purpose of the study is to determine the feasibility of placing the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG - IUS, Mirena®) post-delivery.
- Trial name
- NCT01309919
- Testing
- IUD, Diary
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Baystate Medical Center
Intrauterine Devices, Copper, Metrorrhagia
Tracking IUD Bleeding Experiences: An Evaluation of Bleeding Profiles in New Intrauterine Device Users
This study aims to use validated tools as well as new technology to examine changes in bleeding patterns among women who are initiating the copper T380A IUD.
- Conditions
- Intrauterine Devices, Copper, Metrorrhagia, Menstruation, Menstrual Cycle
- Trial name
- TRIBE (NCT02311478)
- Testing
- T380A Intrauterine Copper Contraceptive
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 79 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
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
Contraception
Immediate Versus Delayed Insertion of the Copper Intrauterine Device (IUD) After Medication Abortion
After medication abortion, women may quickly become pregnant again and therefore need an effective birth control method right away. Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are very effective for preventing pregnancy.
- Trial name
- NCT00737178
- Testing
- CuT380A
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 156 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Intrauterine Devices, Cesarean Section
Immediate Postplacental Insertion of IUDs at Time of Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized Clinical Trial
This is a randomized controlled trial among women who deliver by cesarean at UNC Women's Hospital and desire an Intrauterine Device (IUD) for contraception postpartum.
- Trial name
- IUD@CSD (NCT01539759)
- Testing
- Immediate Postplacental Placement of an IUD during cesarean delivery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 112 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Sleep, Pregnancy
Ghana PrenaBelt Trial: A Positional Therapy Device to Reduce Still-Birth
Every day in Ghana, 47 babies are stillborn (SB) and 232 babies are born with low birth-weight (LBW) - many of whom will die in infancy or suffer lifelong consequences.
- Conditions
- Sleep, Pregnancy, Stillbirth, Infant, Low Birth Weight
- Trial name
- NCT02379728
- Testing
- PrenaBelt, Body Position Sensor
- Where
- Ghana
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Allan Kember
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
Contraception, Unintended Pregnancy
Innovative Model of Patient-Centered ConTraception
This study is testing models of contraceptive care that were developed as part of the Contraceptive CHOICE Project. CHOICE is a prospective cohort study of 9,256 women designed to: 1) promote the use of long-acting reversible…
- Trial name
- IMPACCT (NCT02364037)
- Testing
- CHOICE Project Structured Contraceptive Counseling, Contraceptive Education Session, Cost Support for IUDs and implants
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,008 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Contraception
Naproxen for Pain Control With Intrauterine Device Insertion
The purpose of this study is: 1. To evaluate whether 550 mg of naproxen sodium reduces pain scores with IUD insertion on a 0-10cm visual analogue scale compared to placebo (primary outcome). 2.
- Trial name
- NCT02388191
- Testing
- Naproxen sodium
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 119 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts
Contraception
Misoprostol Prior to Intrauterine Device (IUD) Insertion in Nulliparous Women
Because of misoprostol's known ability to cause cervical dilation, some family planning providers give their patients a dose of this drug prior to insertion.
- Trial name
- miso (NCT01147497)
- Testing
- Misoprostol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Pain Control With IUD Insertion
Pain Control for Intrauterine Device Placement: A Trial of Ketorolac Prior to Intrauterine Device Placement
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
- NCT01664559
- Testing
- Ketorolac, Normal Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lynn Ngo
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
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
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