NCT05339555

IUD Self-Removal Study

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

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 30 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Oregon Health and Science University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years – 50 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

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.

Detailed description

The Investigators propose to test a novel method for self-removal of IUDs in an effort to increase the proportion of patients who are able to successfully and safely remove their IUD when desired. Participants will attempt self-removal in office, where a provider will be able to remove the IUD if unsuccessful. Participants will be instructed on current and novel techniques and the investigators will examine indicators of success as well as patient and provider preferences.

Conditions

• IUD

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Instructions for IUD Self-Removal Provided to Participant	The provider will offer any individual presenting for in-person IUD removal or exchange (removal-replacement) the option for self-removal. The participant will be provided a 'how to' instruction sheet with information on positioning and what to expect. The participant will first attempt removal with clean hands if desired, then utilizing non-sterile, clean gloves (not explicitly tested in prior studies) and if that fails, the use of a menstrual cup (a novel technique). If not successful, the provider will perform standard IUD removal in the clinic.

Timeline

• Start date: 2022-06-10
• Primary completion: 2025-12-31
• Completion: 2025-12-31
• First posted: 2022-04-21
• Last updated: 2025-05-31

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States