Comparison of Continuation Rates
Information source: Emory University
Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on June 20, 2008
Link to the current ClinicalTrials.gov record.
Condition(s) targeted: Continuation Rates of Birth Control
Phase: N/A
Status: Active, not recruiting
Sponsored by: Emory University Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s):
Carrie Cwiak, MD, MPH, Principal Investigator, Affiliation: Emory University
Summary
This study will assess the continuation rates among women using oral contraceptive pills,
Depo-Provera and Ortho Evra following a first trimester abortion.
Clinical Details
Official title: A Comparison of Continuation Rates for Three Hormonal Contraceptive Methods (Oral Contraceptive Pills, Depo Provera and Ortho Evra) Among Women Seeking First Trimester Abortion.
Study design: Natural History, Longitudinal, Convenience Sample, Prospective Study
Detailed description:
Unintended pregnancy rates among women in the United States continue to surpass that of the
rest of the developed world at great cost to society. Contraceptive failure has been
attributed to poor compliance with contraceptive methods and results in unintended
pregnancies. This study will evaluate the 3-month continuation rates among women using the
oral contraceptive pill and Depo-Provera. It will also assess the continuation rates of
Ortho Evra®, which has not previously been studied in the adolescent population. This study
will provide information with regard to pregnancy rates and 3-month patterns of use of
contraception among women seeking first-trimester abortion. It will also assess other
factors contributing to successful contraception such as the use of emergency contraception
and concomitant condom use. The results of this study will be used to inform the practice of
providers who provide reproductive health care to women and add to the sparse body of
literature available comparing the success of different contraceptive methods used by women.
Eligibility
Minimum age: 18 Years.
Maximum age: 45 Years.
Gender(s): Female.
Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 13-45 presents at the ambulatory surgery at Grady Memorial Hospital Want to use
either oral contraceptive pills, ortho evra or depo provera?
Exclusion Criteria:
- Leaving the Atlanta area within 6 months? Desires pregnancy within the next 6 months?
Unable to provide contact information? contraindications to hormonal contraceptive.
Locations and Contacts
Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia 30303, United States
Additional Information
Starting date: October 2004
Last updated: April 19, 2006
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