CompletedNot Applicable

Contraceptive Counseling in the Postpartum Period

United States179 participantsStarted 2015-03-01

Plain-language summary

This is a prospective randomized control trial in which we propose an intervention in the immediate post-partum period to educate women about contraceptive options, particularly long acting reversible contraception (LARC) methods with an aim of increasing the amount of women who choose a LARC method.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women giving birth at University Hospitals Case Medical Center * Patient of the Women's Health Center * Women delivering only one child * Women receiving contraceptive counseling from the nurse practitioner that cares for the postpartum unit Exclusion Criteria: * Severe neonatal complication at time of delivery (neonatal death, neonatal admission to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) except in cases of chorioamnionitis) * Severe maternal complication at time of delivery (patient requiring intensive care unit care, patient requiring hysterectomy at time of delivery) * Preterm delivery \<34 weeks

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

Choice of contraceptive method

Timeframe: 24 hours post-intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02380781

SponsorUniversity Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-12-01

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