WithdrawnNot Applicable

Early Versus Late Interval Postpartum Copper Intrauterine Device Insertion

Stopped: no participants

Egypt0Started 2017-07-01

Plain-language summary

The optimal interval between pregnancies is debated, but a duration greater than 11-18 months has been suggested as reducing complications in the subsequent pregnancy. Improved birth spacing can be a key benefit use of long-acting reversible contraception, but delay to initiation can still be problematic.So women who have recently given birth can be cost-effectively targeted for family planning education and engagement because often they are already connected with health professionals

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 40 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Exclusion criteria

. Known uterine anomalies.
. Women with previous ectopic pregnancy.
. Presence of postpartum pyrexia.
. Women with history of postpartum hemorrhage in the last delivery either primary or secondary.
. Retained products of conception.
. History of previous uterine perforation.
. Anticipation of difficulty of subsequent follow-up with the women.
. Women with uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension.

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

The number of participants use the device

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03106805

SponsorAssiut University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-11

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