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N/A N=108 Randomized Triple-blind Treatment

Misoprostol Prior to Intrauterine Device (IUD) Insertion in Nulliparous Women

Contraception

Enrolled (actual)
108
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Dec 2011
Primary outcome: Primary: Provider Perceived Ease of Insertion on a 100-point Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) — 25.1; 27.4 units on a scale — p=0.64

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Misoprostol (Drug); Placebo (Drug)
Age
Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
Female
Sponsor
University of Utah
Primary completion
Mar 2011

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Provider Perceived Ease of Insertion on a 100-point Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
25.1; 27.4 0.64
SECONDARY
Patient Perceived Pain on a 100-point Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
17.1; 4.8; 58.4; 56.9; 35.1; 27.5

Summary

The purpose of this study is to see if inserting misoprostol in the vagina or between your cheek and gum before inserting an Intrauterine Device (IUD) in a woman who has never had a baby makes it easier and less painful.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • 18 years old or older
  • negative pregnancy test
  • no prior pregnancies beyond 14 6/7 weeks
  • no PID in last 3 months
  • no current cervicitis
  • be willing to follow-up in 1-2 months for an IUD string check.

Exclusion Criteria

  • active cervical infection
  • current pregnancy
  • prior pregnancy beyond 14 weeks gestation
  • known uterine anomaly
  • fibroid uterus distorting uterine cavity
  • copper allergy/Wilson's disease (for Paragard)
  • undiagnosed abnormal uterine bleeding
  • cervical or uterine cancer.
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00886834). 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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