CompletedNot Applicable

A Pilot Study of Early Expulsion Rates of the IUB™ SCu380A

Canada51 participantsStarted 2013-12

Plain-language summary

The IUB (Intrauterine ball) is a copper releasing intrauterine contraceptive device consisting of copper beads on a flexible NiTinol wire. It was designed to reduce the pain and bleeding caused by traditional T-shaped copper IUDs and to reduce expulsions. In an initial pilot of 15 women, there were no complications during the 12 months. This observational pilot study of 50 women will determine that the early expulsion rate is not greater than 10% and that there is patient and physician acceptance, so that we can plan a larger randomized controlled trial for efficacy and safety.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 50 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * requesting non-hormonal intrauterine contraception * able to return for ultrasound in 6-8 weeks Exclusion Criteria: * History of recent pelvic inflammatory disease * Known anemia * Dysfunctional uterine bleeding * Malignancy or suspected malignant disease of female inner or outer genitalia * Known intolerance or allergy to copper and/or copper IUDs * Any other significant disease or condition that could interfere with the subject's ability to complete the protocol * Pregnancy

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Expulsion Rate

Timeframe: at 6-8 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01973777

SponsorWiebe, Ellen, M.D.

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2015-05

Results submitted2015-12-31

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