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Pilot Study of Suction as a Mechanism of IUD Expulsion With Concomitant Menstrual Cup Use

NCT05254041 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 80

Last updated 2026-02-12

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

This study will provide pilot data examining suction as a mechanism of IUD displacement with menstrual cup use. The investigator hypothesize that manufacturer-recommended menstrual cup insertion and removal by breaking the seal will result in 15% rate of IUD displacement/expulsion. The investigator will also use this data to explore variables associated with IUD displacement and menstrual cup use. By examining the role of suction as a possible mechanism of IUD displacement, this research will allow healthcare providers to better counsel patients who use IUDs regarding menstrual cup use. Having a better understanding of the mechanics of IUD displacement could lead to the development of strategies to prevent expulsion.

Conditions

  • IUD; Complications, Mechanical
  • Menstrual Cup

Interventions

OTHER

Menstrual Cup Removal

Participants will be asked to remove Menstrual cup by breaking the seal.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Colorado, Denver

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Cara Clure, MD · University of Colorado, Denver

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-02-20
Primary Completion
2026-12-30
Completion
2026-12-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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