Structured contraceptive counseling for pregnant women
Official title: Evaluating Effects of Prepartum Structured Contraceptive Counseling to Increase Postpartum Use of Long-acting Reversible Contraception
Run by Dalarna University · NCT05550064 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if providing organized birth control counseling to pregnant women helps them use long-lasting contraception after having their babies.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 160 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Dalarna University Academic / other |
| Locations | 4 sites (Falun and 3 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 19, 2022 |
| Main results expected | June 19, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 2026 |
| Registry record updated | September 10, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05550064 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are women aged 18 and older, who are at least 30 weeks pregnant and will need contraception for at least six months after delivery.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have language barriers affecting participation, are undergoing assisted fertilization, or have planned sterilization of their partner may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the impact of structured contraceptive counseling provided during pregnancy on the uptake of contraception after childbirth, particularly focusing on long-acting reversible contraceptive methods. It aims to gather insights into both patient and provider experiences with this counseling approach. By addressing the common issue of unintended pregnancies, the study seeks to improve contraceptive practices among new mothers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly reduce the rates of unintended pregnancies among women postpartum.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is informed by previous studies on contraceptive counseling, the specific structured counseling during pregnancy is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or older, gestational week 30 or more, need for contraception 6 months or more after delivery Exclusion Criteria: \- Language barrier that affects participation when an interpreter is not available, assisted fertilization, planned sterilization of partner, use of contraception for other purposes than pregnancy prevention.
Where it's running
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Health Care Region Dalarna
Falun, Sweden Recruiting -
Health Care Region Värmland
Karlstad, Sweden Recruiting -
Health Care Region Örebro Län
Örebro, Sweden Recruiting -
Health Care Region Uppsala
Uppsala, Sweden Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Niklas Envall, PhD — Dalarna University
- Study coordinator: Niklas Envall, PhD
- Email: nen@du.se
- Phone: +46704090925
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.