Cell-phone Assisted Postpartum Counseling on the Use of Long-acting Reversible Contraceptives (NCT03135288) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Cell-phone Assisted Postpartum Counseling on the Use of Long-acting Reversible Contraceptives
Egypt1,000 participantsStarted 2017-07-01
Plain-language summary
Unintended and closely spaced pregnancies are a major public health problem that affects not only the individuals directly involved but also the society indirectly. It increases the risks of infants with adverse outcomes such as preterm, low birth weight and small for gestational age. Pregnancy occurring within six months of the last delivery holds a 7.5-fold increased risk for induced abortion, a 3.3-fold increase in miscarriage and a 1.6-fold increased risk of stillbirth. But, use of contraceptive methods has been shown to reduce unwanted pregnancy, high fertility and maternal mortality rates.
Who can participate
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Women who deliver a live birth at greater than 28 week's gestation.
* Women desire birth spacing for more than one year
* Women who were holding and /or one of her family hold a cell-phone and accept to receive messages and phone calls to remind her with her contraceptive program
Exclusion Criteria:
* Women who refuse to participate in the study.
* Women aren't able to respond to the questionnaire due to their health status.
* Anticipation of difficulty of subsequent communication with the women
* Women with contraindications of using long acting reversible contraception ( contraindicated if intrauterine device or implant use)
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
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Initiation of Long acting reversible contraception method