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IUD Self-Removal for Intrauterine Device Removal

N/A

Waitlist Available

Led By Melissa Wong, MD

Research Sponsored by Boston Medical Center

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 15-30 minutes

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial teaches patients how to remove their IUDs using a video and practice models. It targets patients who are already visiting for IUD removal to see if they can do it themselves. The process involves watching a video, practicing on models, and then attempting self-removal if they choose.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 15-30 minutes

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~15-30 minutes

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 15-30 minutes for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Change in proportion of participants who are willing to attempt IUD self-removal

Proportion of participants who attempt IUD self-removal

Secondary study objectives

Success of IUD self removal

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Participants consented for IUD removalExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will be shown an educational video about IUD self-removal and simulation models. After the video, participants will be given the choice to either attempt IUD self-removal or to have their provider perform standard removal. If a participant elects to attempt self-removal and fails, their provider will offer standard removal.

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