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NCT Number: NCT01881321

Use of Motivational Interviewing to Increase Contraception Use Among Young Women

Study design: This is a 2-phase study. During the first phase, the investigators developed a contraceptive counseling intervention based on the principles of Motivational Interviewing, trained counselors, and conducted a small pilot study to develop skills and refine the intervention.

The second phase is this feasibility randomized controlled trial (RCT) to compare outcomes between:

Group 1 - Women randomized to a 20-40 minute contraceptive counseling session based on the principles of motivational interviewing, vs.

Group 2 - Women receiving usual clinic care.

Population: Women, aged 15-29 years, presenting to the University of Chicago family planning clinic for termination of an unintended pregnancy.

Hypothesis: A larger proportion of women who are randomized to receive the MI counseling intervention will be using very effective contraception 3 months after the intervention.

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Key information

Conditions

Unplanned Pregnancy

Age range

15 year–29 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Chicago Medical Center

Chicago, Illinois, 60615, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Aged 15-29 years
  • Presenting for elective termination of an unintended pregnancy
  • Has not had contraceptive counseling from the team.
  • Willing and able to understand and comply with study protocol
  • Willing and able to sign an informed consent in English

Exclusion criteria

  • Current pregnancy intended
  • Current pregnancy desired
  • Reason for pregnancy termination not elective (e.g. fetal anomalies, pregnancy resulted from rape or incest)
  • Plans pregnancy within 6 months
  • Has been administered any sedatives or cervical ripening agents
  • For minors, must not be a ward of the state.

Treatment and study plan

Counseling Intervention

Behavioral

20-40 minute contraceptive counseling session based on the principles of motivational interviewing

Primary outcomes

  1. Use of very effective contraception

    Time frame: up to 3 months after termination of pregnancy appointment

Secondary outcomes

  1. Correct, consistent use of contraceptive method

    Time frame: up to 3 months

  2. Use of any contraceptive method

    Time frame: up to 3 months

  3. Contraceptive method satisfaction

    Time frame: up to 3 months

  4. Intention to continue current method

    Time frame: up to 3 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Chicago

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Use of Motivational Interviewing to Increase Contraception Use Among Young Women: a Randomized Control Trial

Acronym: MI RCT

Important dates

Study start
2013
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2014
First posted
Jun 19, 2013
Registry last updated
Jul 30, 2014

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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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