Success of intrauterine contraceptive device retention just after the delivery

Randomised controlled trial to assess the retention of immediate post-delivery insertion of an intrauterine contraceptive device versus interval intrauterine contraceptive device insertion

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

SLCTR

Registry ID

SLCTR/2014/022

Enrollment

Registered

2014-10-02

Start date

2014-11-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Contraception

Interventions

Participants will be randomized at admission to receive either immediate post-placental or interval IUD insertion. The participants will be offered an ultrasound scan and 12 hours and at 6-8 weeks pos

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Women with planned vaginal deliveries 2. Desire for copper IUD insertion

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Any contraindications for IUD insertion including infection, hemorrhage and caesarian delivery

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Retention of IUD within uterine cavity [At 12 hours of insertion and at 6-8 weeks post partum]	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
None [None]	—

Countries

Sri Lanka

Contacts

Public ContactDr Tiran Dias

Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

thiran_dias@yahoo.com

Outcome results

None listed

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