Status:
COMPLETED
Maintaining Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) in Teens (MINT): A Randomization Trial
Lead Sponsor:
University of Chicago
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Illinois at Chicago
Conditions:
Contraception
Eligibility:
FEMALE
14-18 years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
This is a pilot study to determine the feasibility for a randomized controlled trial of two forms of intrauterine contraception: the Levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) and the Copper T 380A.
Detailed Description
Teenagers have the highest percentage of unintended pregnancies, and often struggle to comply with daily methods of contraception. The intrauterine device (IUD) provides safe, long-term protection and...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Healthy, sexually active females age 14 to 18 who:
- Are interested in long term, reversible contraception
- Have regular menstrual cycles (21-35 days)
- Are not planning a pregnancy within the next 6 months
Exclusion
- Sexually active females age over the age of 18 or who:
- Are not interested in long term, reversible contraception
- Do not have regular menstrual cycles (21-35 days)
- Are planning a pregnancy within the next 6 months
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2007
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
23 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00653159
Start Date
July 1 2007
End Date
December 1 2008
Last Update
February 23 2023
Active Locations (2)
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1
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60612
2
University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60637