Copper IUD breakage: new study seeks clues in patient records

NCT ID NCT07351084

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This completed study reviewed medical charts of 45 women whose copper IUDs broke during removal, requiring a hysteroscopy (a camera-guided procedure) to take out the pieces. Researchers looked for patient-related factors that might raise the risk of IUD fragmentation. The goal is to better understand who might be more likely to experience this complication.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could help identify which patients are at higher risk for IUD breakage, potentially guiding safer removal practices.
What could go wrong: This is a small, retrospective chart review (45 people) — it can show associations but not prove causes. Results may not apply to all patients.

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As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICE FAILURE FEMALE CONTRACEPTION INTRAUTERINE DEVICE COMPLICATIONS IUD FRAGMENTATION REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH RETAINED INTRAUTERINE DEVICE WOMEN'S HEALTH

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Locations

The University of Kansas Medical Center

Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States

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