CompletedPhase 4

Maintaining Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) in Teens (MINT): A Randomization Trial

United States23 participantsStarted 2007-07

Plain-language 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.

Who can participate

Age range14 Years – 18 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: 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 Criteria: 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

What they're measuring

Retention Rate

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00653159

SponsorUniversity of Chicago

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2008-12

Results submitted2012-09-18

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