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Copper IUD breakage: new study seeks clues in patient records

NCT ID NCT07351084

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

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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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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

44 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2025

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Patients who underwent IUD removal at the University of Kansas Health System

Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Female participants only

Show the full entry requirements

Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.

Inclusion Criteria: * IUD removal and required hysteroscopy Exclusion Criteria: * Younger than 18 years old * IU removal without requiring hysteroscopy

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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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The University of Kansas Medical Center

    Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States

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