IUD Self-Removal Study

Description

This is a pilot study designed to test the effectiveness of several techniques for intrauterine device (IUD) self-removal and to understand patient preferences regarding IUD self-removal and indicators of success as well as understanding the impacts of IUD self-removal on other clinical care.

Conditions

IUD

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Study overview

This is a pilot study designed to test the effectiveness of several techniques for intrauterine device (IUD) self-removal and to understand patient preferences regarding IUD self-removal and indicators of success as well as understanding the impacts of IUD self-removal on other clinical care.

IUD Self-Removal: A Study to Pilot the Feasibility of a Novel Technique

IUD Self-Removal Study

Condition
IUD
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Portland

Oregon Health & Science Univeristy, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97239

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

For general information about clinical research, read Learn About Studies.

Eligibility Criteria

  • * Presenting at clinic for IUD removal or exchange
  • * Willing and able to give consent with literacy in English or Spanish
  • * Participants who are referred for a complicated IUD removal such as a stingless IUD, prior failed IUD removal attempt, or an IUD failure.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 50 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Oregon Health and Science University,

Jessica Reid, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Oregon Health and Science University

Study Record Dates

2024-12-31