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Terminated Not applicable Interventional

Intrauterine Device (IUD) Self Removal

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05191238

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Official title

Patients Pull the Strings: A Pilot Study of IUD Self-Removal Simulation

Brief summary

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This pilot research study will teach patients how to self-remove intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) through an educational video and simulation and evaluate patient perspectives and experiences related to IUD self-removal with two surveys. Patients will be recruited for this study at the time of presentation to the office for IUD removal. After consenting to the procedure, participants will complete a pre-intervention survey, watch a video explaining how to self-remove the IUD, and use two models to simulate IUD removal. After completion of using the models to practice IUD removal, participants will complete a second short survey. The participant will then be given the option of attempting self-removal and be given time to attempt the removal. If the participant elects to have the provider remove their IUD, the provider will do so. At the end of the encounter, participants will fill out a final survey. Research staff will measure the length of the strings of all IUDs prior to routine disposal of the device.

Study identification

NCT ID
NCT05191238
Recruitment status
Terminated
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Not applicable
Lead sponsor
Boston Medical Center
Other
Enrollment
37 participants

Conditions and interventions

Conditions

Interventions

Other

Eligibility (public fields only)

Age range
18 Years and older
Sex
Female
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted

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Study timeline

Start date
Feb 21, 2022
Primary completion
Dec 11, 2022
Completion
Dec 11, 2022
Last update posted
Dec 21, 2023

2022

United States locations

U.S. sites
1
U.S. states
1
U.S. cities
1
Facility City State ZIP Site status
Boston Medical Center Boston Massachusetts 02118

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