NCT01473641

Brief Summary

This study characterises the frequency of specific insertion-, localization- and removal-related events and clinically significant consequences thereof among Nexplanon users in the US during routine clinical use.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
7,364

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2011

Longer than P75 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 1, 2011

Completed
14 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 15, 2011

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 17, 2011

Completed
6 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 31, 2017

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 31, 2017

Completed
Last Updated

November 7, 2019

Status Verified

November 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

6 years

First QC Date

November 15, 2011

Last Update Submit

November 4, 2019

Conditions

Keywords

EtonogestrelContraceptive implantSafety

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Insertion-, localization- and removal-related events

    Incorrect insertion (i.e. unrecognized non-insertion, partial insertion, deep insertion); palpability of the implant at insertion and removal; localization of a non-palpable implant; difficult removals; pregnancy due to unrecognized non-insertion of the implant; injury to neurovascular structures in the arm; hospitalization and/or surgical procedures for localization and/or removal.

    Within 42 months after insertion

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Pregnancy

    Within 42 months after insertion

  • Pregnancy outcomes

    Within 42 months after insertion

  • Reasons for (premature) discontinuation of Nexplanon

    Within 42 months after insertion

  • Baseline characteristics of Nexplanon users

    Within 42 months after insertion

Study Arms (1)

New users of Nexplanon

Eligibility Criteria

Age12 Years+
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Women using the contraceptive implant Nexplanon

You may qualify if:

  • Women prescribed a new Nexplanon implant
  • Women who are capable of understanding the major aspects of the study and can complete the self-administered questionnaire in English

You may not qualify if:

  • Women who are not willing to sign the informed consent form

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Center for Epidemiology and Health Research

Berlin, Germany

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Reed S, Do Minh T, Lange JA, Koro C, Fox M, Heinemann K. Real world data on Nexplanon(R) procedure-related events: final results from the Nexplanon Observational Risk Assessment study (NORA). Contraception. 2019 Jul;100(1):31-36. doi: 10.1016/j.contraception.2019.03.052. Epub 2019 Apr 10.

Study Officials

  • Klaas Heinemann, MD, MBA, PhD

    Center for Epidemiology and Health Research, Berlin, Germany

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 15, 2011

First Posted

November 17, 2011

Study Start

November 1, 2011

Primary Completion

October 31, 2017

Study Completion

October 31, 2017

Last Updated

November 7, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-11

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