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IUD clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 4 IUD clinical trials that are recruiting, in United States. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
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- 1Country
Newest IUD clinical trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| Carevix device vs. tenaculum for IUD insertion | — | Indianapolis, Indiana | Recruiting | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Using a cervical cap or menstrual disc to apply numbing cream before IUD placement | — | Portland, Oregon | Recruiting | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Using TENS units to reduce pain during IUD insertion | — | Boston, Massachusetts | Recruiting | Feb 5, 2024 |
| Examining how menstrual cups may affect IUD displacement | — | Denver, Colorado | Recruiting | Feb 24, 2022 |
All recruiting trials (4)
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Carevix device vs. tenaculum for IUD insertion
This study tests whether using the Carevix suction cervical stabilizer during IUD insertion reduces patient-reported pain compared with the standard tenaculum.
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Using a cervical cap or menstrual disc to apply numbing cream before IUD placement
This will test whether women getting an IUD can reduce insertion pain by self-applying numbing cream with either a menstrual disc or a cervical cap right before placement.
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Using TENS units to reduce pain during IUD insertion
This study is testing if using TENS units can help reduce pain for women aged 12 to 50 during IUD insertion.
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Examining how menstrual cups may affect IUD displacement
This study is testing if using menstrual cups can cause IUDs to move out of place in women who use both.
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Quick answers
How many IUD clinical trials are recruiting right now?
4, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
All of them have sites in United States. Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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