Contraception Initiation Feasibility in the Pediatric ED (NCT03559634) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Contraception Initiation Feasibility in the Pediatric ED
United States55 participantsStarted 2019-05-20
Plain-language summary
Many female adolescents using the pediatric emergency department (ED) are at higher risk for unintended pregnancy. This is a significant public health issue and hormonal contraception is the mainstay of prevention. Many barriers to hormonal contraception exist and other studies have demonstrated that referral from the ED for hormonal contraception leads to poor follow up.
This study will be a pilot study to assess the feasibility of initiating hormonal contraception in the pediatric ED.
Who can participate
Age range
15 Years – 21 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Female patients, 15-21 years old that present to the SLCH pediatric ED
* Report history of vaginal sex on the ED routine screening questionnaire
* Not currently using hormonal contraception
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant
* Currently using hormonal contraception
* Foster care
* Non-English speaking
* Chief complaint of psychiatric concern, physical abuse or sexual abuse
* Triage acuity level 1 or 2 as they are likely to be too ill to participate
* Those with history of stroke, venous thromboembolism, actively being treated for cancer, or who have an organ transplant
* Too ill to participate as determined by the pediatric ED health care provider (attending physician or advanced practice nurse)
* Already participated in the study
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 contraception in the ED using the electronic application