IUD Self-Removal Study

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

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT05339555

Enrollment

Registered

2022-04-21

Start date

2022-06-10

Completion date

2025-10-20

Last updated

2026-04-27

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Conditions

IUD

Keywords

IUD Removal

Brief 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.

Interventions

OTHERInstructions 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.

Study design

Allocation

Intervention model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

FEMALE

Age

18 Years to 50 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Presenting at clinic for IUD removal or exchange * Willing and able to give consent with literacy in English or Spanish

Exclusion criteria

* Participants who are referred for a complicated IUD removal such as a stingless IUD, prior failed IUD removal attempt, or an IUD failure.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Effectiveness of IUD Self-Removal Techniques	Immediately after IUD Removal	Proportion of participants who successfully remove their IUDs

Countries

United States

Contacts

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORJessica Reid, MD

Oregon Health and Science University

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Apr 28, 2026