Clinical Success and Feasibility of the CrossGlide Intrauterine Device (IUD) Inserter Compared to Standard IUD Insertion Methods in Kenya: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Authors
Category Primary study
Registry of TrialsPan African Clinical Trials Registry
Year 2026
INTERVENTION: CrossGlide assisted Copper Y IUD insertion Standard Copper Y IUD insertion CONDITION: ; Intrauterine contraception / Copper intrauterine device (IUD) insertion Intrauterine contraception / Copper intrauterine device (IUD) insertion PRIMARY OUTCOME: Peak pain score during the entire procedure Successful IUD placement on first attempt SECONDARY OUTCOME: Additional instruments and medications or procedures required Adverse events and serious adverse events Complete or partial IUD expulsion IUD insertion procedure completion time Pain at specified procedural time points Pain experienced versus anticipated pain Participant satisfaction with insertion process INCLUSION CRITERIA: Female aged 18 years or older. At least 6 weeks postpartum. Seeking family planning services and selecting the Copper Y IUD after BCS+. Willing and able to provide consent to study procedures. Able to communicate in English, Swahili, or Luo. Not planning to move out of the area in the next si Xmonths
Epistemonikos ID: cd10a304b23b108e6a8c3559af86c9ab8e778547
First added on: Oct 08, 2026