Education and Training
Simplified IUD Insertion Technique
This is a randomized controlled trial that compares traditional IUD insertion with that of a no uterine sound, no bimanual pelvic exam approach. The investigators hypothesis is that IUD placement is safe and effective without pre-procedural assessment of uterine size, direction, or depth.
Stanford is currently not accepting patients for this trial.
Stanford Investigator(s):
Intervention(s):
- procedure: Simplified IUD Insertion
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Women 18 years and older presenting to contraceptive clinic in Gaborone, Botswana for
IUD insertion and have ability to give informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Known contradictions to copper IUD, inability to comply with study protocol
Ages Eligible for Study
18 Years - N/A
Genders Eligible for Study
Female
Not currently accepting new patients for this trial
Contact Information
Stanford University
School of Medicine
300 Pasteur Drive
Stanford,
CA
94305
Klaira M Lerma, MPH
650-721-1562
Not Recruiting