Status:
COMPLETED
Immediate Versus Delayed Insertion of the Copper Intrauterine Device (IUD) After Medication Abortion
Lead Sponsor:
Columbia University
Conditions:
Contraception
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
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 pregna...
Detailed Description
Women presenting for medication abortion are highly motivated to initiate contraception and are also at high risk for repeat pregnancy. Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are among the most effective reversi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Undergoing medication abortion
- 18 or older
- Desires IUD as birth control method for a minimum of six months
- Speaks Spanish or English
- Has a working phone number or pager
- Is willing to attend visits and will be in the area for next six months
- Has signed informed consent
Exclusion
- Chlamydia, gonorrhea, or pelvic inflammatory disease within the past three months
- Known bleeding diathesis including anti-coagulation
- Uterine abnormality including sub-mucous myomas that significantly distort the uterine cavity
- Current cervical, uterine, or ovarian malignancy
- high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion on most recent pap
- IUD insertion contraindicated by the World Health Organization's Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use (category 3 or 4)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
156 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00737178
Start Date
July 1 2008
End Date
August 1 2011
Last Update
September 19 2014
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Special Gynecology Services
New York, New York, United States, 10032