Evaluation of the PelvicSim Simulator for Training in Intrauterine Device Insertions

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

60 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2014-04-30

Study Completion Date

2015-06-30

Brief Summary

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Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a very effective, long-acting method of contraception. In order to make them accessible to women, health care providers must be trained to insert them. Physicians, physician assistant, and nurse practitioners often learn how to do so by first learning about IUDs, then practicing on a model that the IUD manufacturer provides.

Educators have recently been using more sophisticated models to teach clinical skills such as surgical procedures. We are investigating whether these models may be more useful in teaching IUD insertion.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Contraceptive Devices, Intrauterine Education, Medical

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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PelvicSim

Participants randomized to this arm practice IUD insertion on the PelvicSim for 30 minutes.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

PelvicSim

Intervention Type OTHER

Manufacturer model

Participants randomized to this arm practice IUD insertion on models provided by the IUD manufacturer for 30 minutes.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Manufacturer model

Intervention Type DEVICE

Interventions

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PelvicSim

Intervention Type OTHER

Manufacturer model

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* First-year residents in obstetrics and gynecology or family medicine, or student in physician assistant or nurse practitioner training programs
* Trainees who have performed \<5 intrauterine device insertions
* Trainees who plan to provide intrauterine devices in their clinical practice