Contraception, IUD
Conditions
Brief summary
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.
Interventions
OTHERIUD self-removal guide
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.
Sponsors
University of Washington
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
14 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Comparison of successful IUD self-removal rates | 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. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed