Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of the ReLARC Inserter During the Insertion Procedure of GYNEFIX Intrauterine Copper Bearing Contraceptive Device with a Follow-up of 3 Years.

NCT ID: NCT05702281

Last Updated: 2025-01-27

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

120 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-05-01

Study Completion Date

2027-12-31

Brief Summary

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Insertion under vision such as hysteroscopy allows the ability to visualize the uterus prior to insertion, to assess uterine compatibility and the assurance of proper device placement. ReLARC® is a GyneFix® device intended to be inserted via hysteroscopy. Hysteroscopic insertion of the device allows direct visualization of the procedure, which makes it extremely safe.

This multicentre, open-label study will take place at the Women's Clinic of Ghent University Hospital in Belgium (International Coordinating Centre) and at the University Hospital AOU Federico II of Naples in Italy.

Primary aim:

To evaluate the safety of the ReLARC® inserter during the insertion procedure of GyneFix® intrauterine copper bearing contraceptive devices by means of successful placement with adequate position during follow-up evaluations.

Providing no complications develop, participants will remain in the study for 3 years. 120 women will be enrolled.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Contraception

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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ReLARC 3

ReLARC® is a GyneFix® device intended to be inserted via hysteroscopy. Hysteroscopic insertion of the device allows direct visualization of the procedure, which makes it extremely safe.

ReLARC® 3 is inserted through a hysteroscope (KARL STORZ HOPKINS® Wide Angle Straight Forward Telescope 6°, art. no. 26208AMA in combination with the irrigation pump Endomat® select).

Group Type OTHER

ReLARC

Intervention Type DEVICE

ReLARC® is a GyneFix® device intended to be inserted via hysteroscopy. Hysteroscopic insertion of the device allows direct visualization of the procedure, which makes it extremely safe.

ReLARC 10

ReLARC® is a GyneFix® device intended to be inserted via hysteroscopy. Hysteroscopic insertion of the device allows direct visualization of the procedure, which makes it extremely safe.

ReLARC® 10 is inserted through a hysteroscope (KARL STORZ HOPKINS® Wide Angle Straight Forward Telescope 6°, art. no. 26208AMA in combination with the irrigation pump Endomat® select).

Group Type OTHER

ReLARC

Intervention Type DEVICE

ReLARC® is a GyneFix® device intended to be inserted via hysteroscopy. Hysteroscopic insertion of the device allows direct visualization of the procedure, which makes it extremely safe.

Interventions

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ReLARC

ReLARC® is a GyneFix® device intended to be inserted via hysteroscopy. Hysteroscopic insertion of the device allows direct visualization of the procedure, which makes it extremely safe.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Generally healthy women, 18 - 48 years of age and not having a contraindication for hysteroscopy
* Be willing to come back for the follow-ups
* Be willing to refrain from having intercourse the first two weeks and using tampons and menstrual cups in the first 2 months, following insertion
* Sign a written informed consent
* Fundus thickness should be 11mm or more

Exclusion Criteria

* T and Y shaped uterus
* U1, dysmorphic uterus (abnormal myometrium may result in bad device fixation)
* Complete septate U2b uterus
* Bicorporal U3-U6 uterus
* Injectables contraceptive use in the last 6 months
* The presence of infection of the uterus, clinical cervicitis or vaginitis (infection should be ruled out)
* Intrauterine fibroids (intra-mural, intracavitary or submucosal)
* Cancer or other disease of the uterus
* Malignancy, or treatment for malignancy. Melanoma or any gynaecological cancer at any time excludes the subject
* Blood clotting disorders
* Intrauterine polyps
* Subjects receiving corticosteroid therapy or immunosuppressive drugs
* Morbus Wilson
* AIDS
* Pregnancy
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

48 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Federico II University

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

University Hospital, Ghent

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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University Hospital

Ghent, , Belgium

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Belgium

Central Contacts

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Steven Weyers, MD

Role: CONTACT

93327817 ext. 0032

Eline Meireson, Msc

Role: CONTACT

09 332 78 17 ext. 0032

Facility Contacts

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Eline Meireson

Role: primary

+32 9 332 78 17

Other Identifiers

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REL-005

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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