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Phase 4 N=23 Randomized Single-blind Treatment

Maintaining Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) in Teens (MINT): A Randomization Trial

Contraception

Enrolled (actual)
23
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Oct 2012
Primary outcome: Primary: Retention Rate — 55; 75 percentage of randomized subjects — p=0.4003

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 4
Interventions
Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device (LNG-IUS) (Device); Copper T380A intrauterine device (CuT380A) (Device)
Age
Pediatric, Adult · 14+ yrs
Sex
Female
Sponsor
University of Chicago
Primary completion
Dec 2008

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Retention Rate
55; 75 0.4003
SECONDARY
Heavy Bleeding Rates
55; 33 0.4136
SECONDARY
Pregnancy Rates
9; 0 0.4783
SECONDARY
Expulsion Rates
18; 0 0.2174
SECONDARY
Device Satisfaction Rates
80; 70 1.0000

Summary

This is a pilot study to determine the feasibility for a randomized controlled trial of two forms of intrauterine contraception: the Levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) and the Copper T 380A.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Healthy, sexually active females age 14 to 18 who:

  • Are interested in long term, reversible contraception
  • Have regular menstrual cycles (21-35 days)
  • Are not planning a pregnancy within the next 6 months

Exclusion Criteria

Sexually active females age over the age of 18 or who:

  • Are not interested in long term, reversible contraception
  • Do not have regular menstrual cycles (21-35 days)
  • Are planning a pregnancy within the next 6 months
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00653159). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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