IUD Self-Removal: Evaluating an Online Guide for Self-removal in Clinical and Non-clinical Settings

Investigators previously developed a guide to help people with IUD self-removal. In this randomized study, the goal is to see if this guide makes it easier for IUD-users to remove their own IUDs.

The main question the study aims to answer is:

-Does use of the previously developed IUD self-removal guide increase rates of self removal?

Participants will:

* Complete a pre-study survey * Be randomized to self-removal with use of the guide or no additional resource * Self-select participation at home or in clinic * Attempt IUD self-removal either at home or in clinic * Complete a post-study survey.

Investigators will compare rates of successful self-removal between those randomized to the guide to those randomized to no additional resource to see if increases success.

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Key information

Conditions

IUD Contraception

Age range

14 year and older

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Cedar River Clinics

Renton, Washington, 98057, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Ages 14 and older
IUD in place and desiring removal
Interest in attempting self-removal
English speaking
Working cell-phone with camera.

Exclusion criteria

Not meeting above inclusion criteria, no other specific exclusion criteria

Treatment and study plan

IUD self-removal guide

Other

We previously developed an online guide for IUD self-removal through an iterative process including advice from key expert informants, focus groups, interviews, and a pilot clinical study. It includes an online animation, step-by-step guide, troubleshooting tips, and information about pregnancy and contraception.

Primary outcomes

Comparison of successful IUD self-removal rates

Time frame: The post study survey will be completed within 48 hours of study participation. Participants schedule their participation on average 1-3 months from study enrollment but up to 1 year (the duration of the study being open).

Successful self-removal will be reported by participants on the post-study survey and documented with an uploaded photo of the removed IUD on a study ruler sheet. Rates of successful self-removal will be compared between those randomized to the guide versus no additional resource.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Washington

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Registry information

Official study title

A Randomized Trial Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Previously Developed Online IUD Self-removal Guide Versus Basic Information Sheet in Clinical and Non-clinical Settings

Important dates

Study start: 2021
Primary completion: 2023
Study completion: 2023
First posted: Sep 18, 2023
Registry last updated: Sep 18, 2023

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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