A cluster randomised control trial
The primary aim of ACCORd (The Australian Contraceptive ChOice pRoject) is to increase the uptake of Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs) amongst Australian women by trialling a complex intervention that involves training GPS to provide ‘LARC First’ structured contraceptive counselling and implementing rapid referral pathways to LARC insertion.
ACCORd is a cluster randomised control trial with GPs who are randomly allocated to one of two trial arms:
- Intervention Arm – GPs undertake training in ‘LARC First’ structured contraceptive counselling and have available rapid referral pathways to a LARC insertion clinic for instances where the GP does not undertake insertions in their own rooms.
- Control Arm –GPs provide usual contraceptive care.
Women, patients of the participating GPs, will be recruited for each arm.
Trial registration number: pending.
Study Site
ACCORd is being conducted amongst GPs practicing in Melbourne, Australia.
Outcomes
The primary outcome of ACCORd will be the number of LARCs inserted; secondary outcomes include women’s choice of contraceptive method and Qualtiy of Life (SF-36). The costs and outcomes of the intervention and control will also be compared in a cost-effectiveness analysis.
Time frame
The study commenced in January 2015 and will run for four years.
Now recruiting
Monash University are seeking GPs who work three or more sessions per week, are based at a computerised practice, and have a receptionist who can assist with recruitment.
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