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Intrauterine contraception among postpartum women in Uganda

A randomized controlled trial of copper and levonorgestrel intrauterine contraceptive devices among postpartum women in Uganda.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
PACTR
Registry ID
PACTR201910683607569
Enrollment
232
Registered
2019-10-08
Start date
2019-11-18
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-27

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

Conditions

Fertility-female

Interventions

Insertion of copper T 360A

Sponsors

Makerere Unversity
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: • Postpartum women who will be willing to be followed up and give informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: • Intrapartum chorioamnionitis (defined as maternal fever >100.4 and two of the following conditions: Maternal leukocytosis (greater than 15,000 cells/cubic millimeter), Maternal tachycardia (greater than 100 beats/minute), Fetal tachycardia (greater than 160 beats/minute), Uterine tenderness, Foul odor of the amniotic fluid • Postpartum Hemorrhage (defined as >500cc EBL for spontaneous vaginal delivery or >1000cc for cesarean delivery) • Congenital or acquired uterine anomaly including fibroids if they distort the uterine cavity • Acute liver disease or liver tumor • Hypersensitivity to any component of the product • Known or suspected carcinoma of the breast • Current breast cancer or breast cancer within the past 5 years • Decompensated cirrhosis or a liver tumor • Known or suspected uterine or cervical neoplasia or unresolved, abnormal pap smear • Unexplained vaginal bleeding prior to pregnancy

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Expulsion of copper T 380A and Levonorgetstrel intrauterine system

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Discontinued of intrauterine contraceptives, Abnormal vaginal bleeding, Cramping, satisfaction with intrauterine contraception Post insertion sepsis and breastfeeding continuation over the 12 months.

Countries

Uganda

Contacts

Public ContactPonsiano Ocama

Prof. Department of internal medicine MakCHS

pocama@idi.co.ug+256772421190

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026