Removing deep subcutaneous contraceptive implants in the operating room
Technical Description of the Ablation of Subcutaneous Contraceptive Implants in the Operating Room
This study looks at how doctors can safely remove hard-to-reach contraceptive implants from women who had trouble with them between 2018 and 2022.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Hospices Civils de Lyon Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bron) |
| Trial ID | NCT05932537 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on the surgical removal of subcutaneous contraceptive implants that are difficult to extract due to improper placement or migration. It aims to document the techniques used for preoperative visualization of these implants and the surgical methods employed for their removal in the operating room. The study is observational and will gather data from women who underwent this procedure between 2018 and 2022. The findings will serve educational purposes for healthcare providers.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are women over 18 who have undergone explantation of a subcutaneous contraceptive implant in the gynecology operating room.
Not a fit: Patients who had their implants removed outside of the operating room or those unable to understand the information provided may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the surgical techniques and outcomes for women needing removal of difficult-to-access contraceptive implants.
How similar studies have performed: While there may be limited data on similar surgical techniques, this approach is primarily observational and aims to enhance existing knowledge rather than test a novel intervention.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * women over 18 * patient who underwent explantation of a subcutaneous contraceptive implant in the gynecology operating room * intervention between 2018 and 2022 * person having expressed his non-opposition Exclusion Criteria: * explantation outside the operating room * inability to understand the information given * person deprived of liberty * person under guardianship
Where this trial is running
Bron
- Gynaecology Department, Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant, Hospices Civils de Lyon — Bron, France (Recruiting)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.