CONTRACEPTION

This study aims to see if structured, supportive counseling can help women in Pakistan who want to remove their long-acting birth control (like IUDs or implants) early decide to continue using it instead. It will involve 900 women who visit family planning clinics. Women will be …

This study is testing a digital tool called MyPath that helps women with substance use disorders make informed decisions about contraception after giving birth. The tool guides women through thinking about their pregnancy goals, learning about fertility, and choosing contraceptiv…

This study is testing a new support program for young women who have survived cancer and live in rural areas. The program aims to help them get the reproductive healthcare they want, whether it's related to fertility, birth control, or other needs. Researchers will work with 64 p…

This study aims to see how well a birth control patch prevents ovulation when women intentionally make mistakes in applying it, like leaving it on too long. Researchers will recruit 60 healthy women aged 18-35 to wear the patch for 84 days while following specific, incorrect appl…

This study is testing a new non-hormonal vaginal ring called Ovaprene to see how well it prevents pregnancy. Researchers will enroll 656 healthy women aged 18-40 who are sexually active and want to avoid pregnancy for at least 13 months. Participants will use the ring as their on…

This study is testing FemBloc, a new non-surgical method for permanent birth control. The procedure involves placing material to block the fallopian tubes through the cervix, avoiding surgery. Researchers will follow 573 women for up to 5 years to see how well it prevents pregnan…

This research program aims to prevent severe health problems and deaths among new mothers in the Mississippi Delta by improving trust in healthcare and community support. It will work with 250 high-risk postpartum women, their families, and local health workers using home visits …

This study is testing whether structured counseling about birth control options given to pregnant women leads more of them to choose and use highly effective, long-acting methods after they give birth. It aims to prevent unintended pregnancies in the postpartum period. Researcher…

This study is testing whether calm, reassuring communication from a doctor can reduce pain during the insertion of a copper IUD. It focuses specifically on women who have only given birth by cesarean section, as they often find the procedure more painful. The trial will compare t…

This study aims to understand if weight loss surgery affects how well a specific birth control pill is absorbed by the body. It will involve 16 obese Thai women who are scheduled for this surgery. Researchers will measure the drug levels in their blood before the operation and ag…

This study is testing whether giving women clear, online information about their long-term birth control options helps them feel more informed and better able to get the method they truly want. Researchers are comparing a new educational website to an existing one to see which be…

This study is testing a new educational tool designed to help teens and young adults (ages 12-25) feel more confident and informed when making decisions about managing their periods or choosing birth control. Researchers will compare the tool to standard doctor's office counselin…

This study is testing whether new software called HAPPI makes it easier for pharmacists to provide birth control services and for patients to access contraception. Researchers will compare pharmacies using the HAPPI software with those not using it to see if it improves service d…

This study aims to understand how a specific birth control pill (Drospirenone) affects cervical mucus, a sign related to fertility, in obese women. It will compare these effects before and after the women undergo weight loss (bariatric) surgery. The goal is to gather knowledge ab…