LNG-IUS insertion after abortion

A randomized clinical trial of immediate versus delayed insertion of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system after surgical abortion

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR201803003155333

Enrollment

240

Registered

2018-02-27

Start date

2018-03-21

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Fertility-male Contraception

Interventions

Group 1 (Immediate Insertion Group)

Group 2 (Delayed Insertion Group)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: First trimester missed, spontaneous or incomplete abortions indicated for surgical termination of pregnancy and opting for LNS-IUS insertion.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Women with septic abortion, known or suspected molar pregnancy, medical disorders, bleeding tendency, pelvic infection, uterine abnormality as fibroids and any contraindication to LNS-IUS insertion.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Expulsion rate;pain score will be recorded on the visual analogue scale (VAS) during insertion;Adverse effects	—

Countries

Egypt

Contacts

Public ContactMohamed Rezk

assistant professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology

m_rezk9207@yahoo.com00201006237186

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026