AbortionNCT00235534
Trial of Immediate Versus Delayed Initiation of Oral Contraceptive Pills After Abortion
A study testing Immediate initiation of OCPs and Delayed initiation of OCPs in people with Abortion, run by University of California, San Francisco at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
This is a randomized, controlled trial investigating whether immediate versus standard, "Sunday Start", initiation of oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) in post-abortion subjects can improve compliance and the continuation of contraception. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 13 to 45 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Abortion
- What is being tested?
- Immediate initiation of OCPs and Delayed initiation of OCPs
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 300 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Oct 2005to Dec 2008
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 13 to 45 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- Any woman aged 13-45 who presents to the Women's Options Clinic and desires to use OCPs for post-abortion contraception.
Who cannot join
- Gestational age above 23 weeks and 1 day.
- Any absolute contraindication for combination OCP use (smoking > 20 cigarettes a day over age 35, history of venous thromboembolic event or pulmonary embolism, history of or current ischemic heart disease, history of stroke, vascular disease, complicated valvular heart disease [pulmonary hypertension, atrial fibrillation, history of subacute bacterial endocarditis], severe hypertension with blood pressure >160/100, migraines with focal neurologic symptoms, current breast cancer, active viral hepatitis, severe cirrhosis, or benign or malignant liver tumors).
- Patients who speak languages other than English or Spanish.
- Patients who do not have a phone or who have a phone where any contact might compromise the confidentiality of their abortions.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Women's Options Clinic at San Francisco General Hospital
San Francisco, California, 94110
About this study
Official title: Immediate Versus Delayed Initiation of Oral Contraceptive Pills After Therapeutic Abortion - A Randomized Trial
This is a randomized, controlled trial investigating whether immediate versus standard, "Sunday Start", initiation of oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) in post-abortion subjects can improve compliance and the continuation of contraception. Immediate initiation of OCPs has been studied in women seeking contraception when they are not immediately post-abortion, and this "Quick Start" method has been shown to improve the continuation of OCPs into a second pill pack. The primary hypothesis of this study is that immediate initiation of OCPs in post-abortal women will improve the continuation of contraception over delayed initiation on the first Sunday after an abortion.
Read the detailed description
The United States has a higher rate of unintended pregnancy than Canada or any other developed nation in Europe. OCPs are the most common method of hormonal contraception used in this country. Perfect use can lead to failure rates as low as 0.1% per year. Actual failure rates are much higher, often due to non-compliance with OCP use. Several recent studies have examined the "Quick Start", or initiation of OCPs in front of the provider while still at the clinic, regardless of time in the cycle. These studies have shown that women who swallowed the first OCP in the clinic were more likely to continue the OCP into the second month. Women who are seen in clinics for a therapeutic abortion (TAB) are often at extremely high risk for another unintended/unwanted pregnancy. If compliance in OCP use could be improved in this group of women, unintended/unwanted pregnancy rates could be reduced. One concern about the "Quick Start" technique is that women may have already ovulated or conceived when OCPs are initiated mid-cycle. In the post-abortal setting, this is not a concern. Applying the "Quick Start" technique to post-abortion patients and having women take the first of their OCPs while still in the clinic after their abortion may improve compliance and continuation of OCP use.
This is a prospective, randomized, controlled trial in post-abortal women, and will last approximately 24 months. All of the study subjects will receive a single pack of combination OCPs and a one-year prescription after their TAB. The women in the immediate start arm will then take their first OCP in the clinic, observed by clinic staff, before leaving. The controls will be instructed to begin the OCPs on the first Sunday following their abortion. All subjects will receive the same medication with the only difference being the timing of initiation of the OCPs. Measurements of continuation will be determined by telephone interviews administered at two and six months after the subjects' abortion.
- Conditions
- Abortion
- Being tested
- Immediate initiation of OCPs, Delayed initiation of OCPs
- Keywords
- abortion, randomized, contraception, pregnancy, compliance, continuation, oral contraceptive pills
- Medical subject headings
- Patient Compliance
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Immediate initiation of OCPsBehavioural
Delayed initiation of OCPsBehavioural
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Immediate start | Experimental | Initiate selected birth control method before leaving the clinic at the time of the abortion procedure. Receives: Behavioral: Immediate initiation of OCPs |
| Sunday start | Active comparator | Begin birth control the first Sunday after leaving the clinic Receives: Behavioral: Delayed initiation of OCPs |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Continuation of OCPs after abortion
Assessed by phone survey
Measured: Two and six months post-enrollment
Secondary outcomes (3)
Compliance with OCPs after abortion
assessed by phone survey
Measured: Two and six months post-enrollment
Bleeding patterns on OCPs after abortion
assessed by phone survey
Measured: Two months post-abortion
Satisfaction with OCPs after abortion
assessed by phone survey
Measured: six months post-enrollment
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted10 Oct 2005 (estimated)
- Study startOct 2005
- Primary completionDec 2008
- Study completionDec 2008
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for AbortionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of California, San FranciscoThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 300 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Jody E Steinauer, MD, MAS, Principal investigator, University of California, San FranciscoSarah W Prager, MD, Study director, University of California, San Francisco
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00235534
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- H11779-26464-01
- Status last verified
- Nov 2012
- First submitted
- 6 Oct 2005
- Last updated
- 19 Nov 2012
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 Nov 2012. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Immediate Versus Delayed Initiation of Oral Contraceptive Pills After Therapeutic Abortion - A Randomized Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00235534
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- H11779-26464-01
- Conditions
- Abortion
- Keywords
- abortion, randomized, contraception, pregnancy, compliance, continuation, oral contraceptive pills
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 300 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of California, San FranciscoUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Oct 2005
- Primary completion
- Dec 2008 (actual)
- Study completion
- Dec 2008 (actual)
- First posted
- 10 Oct 2005 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This is a randomized, controlled trial investigating whether immediate versus standard, "Sunday Start", initiation of oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) in post-abortion subjects can improve compliance and the continuation of contraception. Immediate initiation of OCPs has been studied in women seeking contraception when they are not immediately post-abortion, and this "Quick Start" method has been shown to improve the continuation of OCPs into a second pill pack. The primary hypothesis of this study is that immediate initiation of OCPs in post-abortal women will improve the continuation of contraception over delayed initiation on the first Sunday after an abortion.
Detailed description
The United States has a higher rate of unintended pregnancy than Canada or any other developed nation in Europe. OCPs are the most common method of hormonal contraception used in this country. Perfect use can lead to failure rates as low as 0.1% per year. Actual failure rates are much higher, often due to non-compliance with OCP use. Several recent studies have examined the "Quick Start", or initiation of OCPs in front of the provider while still at the clinic, regardless of time in the cycle. These studies have shown that women who swallowed the first OCP in the clinic were more likely to continue the OCP into the second month. Women who are seen in clinics for a therapeutic abortion (TAB) are often at extremely high risk for another unintended/unwanted pregnancy. If compliance in OCP use could be improved in this group of women, unintended/unwanted pregnancy rates could be reduced. One concern about the "Quick Start" technique is that women may have already ovulated or conceived when OCPs are initiated mid-cycle. In the post-abortal setting, this is not a concern. Applying the "Quick Start" technique to post-abortion patients and having women take the first of their OCPs while still in the clinic after their abortion may improve compliance and continuation of OCP use.
This is a prospective, randomized, controlled trial in post-abortal women, and will last approximately 24 months. All of the study subjects will receive a single pack of combination OCPs and a one-year prescription after their TAB. The women in the immediate start arm will then take their first OCP in the clinic, observed by clinic staff, before leaving. The controls will be instructed to begin the OCPs on the first Sunday following their abortion. All subjects will receive the same medication with the only difference being the timing of initiation of the OCPs. Measurements of continuation will be determined by telephone interviews administered at two and six months after the subjects' abortion.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Immediate start | Experimental | Behavioral: Immediate initiation of OCPsInitiate selected birth control method before leaving the clinic at the time of the abortion procedure. |
| Sunday start | Active comparator | Behavioral: Delayed initiation of OCPsBegin birth control the first Sunday after leaving the clinic |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 13 to 45 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Any woman aged 13-45 who presents to the Women's Options Clinic and desires to use OCPs for post-abortion contraception.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Gestational age above 23 weeks and 1 day.
- Any absolute contraindication for combination OCP use (smoking > 20 cigarettes a day over age 35, history of venous thromboembolic event or pulmonary embolism, history of or current ischemic heart disease, history of stroke, vascular disease, complicated valvular heart disease [pulmonary hypertension, atrial fibrillation, history of subacute bacterial endocarditis], severe hypertension with blood pressure >160/100, migraines with focal neurologic symptoms, current breast cancer, active viral hepatitis, severe cirrhosis, or benign or malignant liver tumors).
- Patients who speak languages other than English or Spanish.
- Patients who do not have a phone or who have a phone where any contact might compromise the confidentiality of their abortions.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Immediate initiation of OCPs | Behavioural | Immediate start |
| Delayed initiation of OCPs | Behavioural | Sunday start |
Primary outcome
Continuation of OCPs after abortion
Time frame: Two and six months post-enrollment
Assessed by phone survey
3 secondary outcomes
Compliance with OCPs after abortion
Time frame: Two and six months post-enrollment
Bleeding patterns on OCPs after abortion
Time frame: Two months post-abortion
Satisfaction with OCPs after abortion
Time frame: six months post-enrollment
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 Nov 2012.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Jody E Steinauer, MD, MAS principal investigator
University of California, San Francisco
Sarah W Prager, MD study director
University of California, San Francisco
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Immediate initiation of OCPs and Delayed initiation of OCPs in people with Abortion, run by University of California, San Francisco at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Nov 2012. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Continuation of OCPs after abortion (time frame: Two and six months post-enrollment). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Nov 2012.