Immediate Versus Delayed Insertion of Implanon in Postpartum Adolescents

Completed · Phase 3

Conditions studied: Contraceptive Usage

In brief

The specific aim of this study is to evaluate whether insertion of a long-acting contraceptive implant in postpartum adolescents prior to hospital discharge increases use of this highly effective contraception during the first twelve months postpartum among adolescents who elect Implanon® as their preferred method of contraception. Additionally, this study aims to compare the acceptability of bleeding in postpartum adolescents who have an etonogestrel contraceptive implant prior to discharge versus those with insertion at the six week postpartum visit. The investigators will evaluate the acceptability of bleeding rather than collect prospective diaries because the investigators feel subjective perceptions of bleeding impact contraceptive continuation more than quantitative differences in bleeding.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03585504

Run by

Medical University of South Carolina

People needed

81

Starts

2010-01-01

Expected to finish

2013-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2018-10-04

Who can join

Age: 15 and older, up to 21. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• ages 15-21
• women
• english or spanish speaking
• less than 120 hours post partum

You may not qualify if…

• women who are breastfeeding
• contraindications to Implanon® insertion including current or prior thrombo-embolic disease, liver disease, hypersensitivity to components of Implanon®, or are using medications such as rifampin, phenytoin, or carbamazepine that increase metabolism of steroid hormones.
• indicate unwillingness to continue follow-up for one year.

Where it is running

• Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston, South Carolina, United States

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