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A Randomized Controlled Trial of No Strings Intrauterine Device (IUD) Removal Techniques

United States75 participantsStarted 2023-01-01

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare success rates of two removal techniques for intrauterine devices (IUDs) that have missing or non-visible strings. The investigators will also collect preliminary data to better understand patient and provider satisfaction, maximum pain score, procedure time, and complications with the two techniques. Participants will be randomized to IUD removal with either an alligator forceps or manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) technique. This study will provide important data on these removal techniques, which could possibly expand options for and access to no strings IUD removals.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 45 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female * Ages 18 - 45 years old * Confirmed intrauterine IUD by pelvic ultrasound * Desires IUD removal Exclusion Criteria: * Currently pregnant * IUD strings are visible * Partial retained IUD (e.g. IUD arm only) * Unwilling to be randomized to either arm

What they're measuring

First-pass IUD removal rates

Timeframe: 12-18 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05702242

SponsorUniversity of Colorado, Denver

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-12

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