CONTRACEPTION

This study tests whether a program called SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) can help people reduce risky alcohol and drug use. About 400 adults visiting family planning clinics will either get SBIRT or usual care. Researchers will track changes in d…

This study tests whether a combination of levonorgestrel (a hormone) and piroxicam (an anti-inflammatory drug) works better than the standard emergency contraceptive ulipristal acetate. About 980 women will take a single dose of either the combo or the standard pill, then be foll…

This study is testing whether the etonogestrel contraceptive implant can be placed under the skin near the shoulder blade instead of the usual upper arm spot. Researchers will check hormone levels and side effects in 62 women over two years. The goal is to see if this alternative…

This study is testing Ovaprene, a non-hormonal vaginal ring worn for a month at a time to prevent pregnancy. About 656 women aged 18–40 will use the ring for up to 13 menstrual cycles. Researchers will track how many become pregnant and how safe and acceptable the ring is.

This study is testing how well the levonorgestrel 52 mg IUD works as emergency contraception and for same-day start in real-world conditions. About 1,400 participants at Planned Parenthood clinics across the U.S. will choose to get the IUD and be followed for one month. The main …

This study looks at whether giving young women (ages 15-24) in Kenya a long-acting injectable HIV medication along with a birth control implant is safe and works well. Researchers will check hormone levels and HIV viral suppression in 700 participants. The goal is to simplify car…

This trial tests FemBloc, a device placed into the fallopian tubes through the vagina to block them permanently, without surgery. About 573 women aged 21-50 who want permanent birth control will be followed for up to 5 years to see how well it prevents pregnancy. The main goal is…

This phase 2 study tests a contraceptive patch (MR-130A-01) in 60 healthy women aged 18-35. Researchers want to see if the patch still prevents ovulation even when applied incorrectly or left on too long. Participants will use the patch for 84 days, and ovulation is checked via u…

This study tests whether structured, culturally sensitive counseling can encourage women to continue using their IUD or implant instead of removing it early. 900 women in Pakistan who ask for early removal will be randomly assigned to receive counseling or standard care. The main…

This study tests whether structured counseling during pregnancy helps women use long-acting reversible contraception (like IUDs or implants) after giving birth. About 160 pregnant women in Sweden will receive either the counseling or standard care. The goal is to see if more wome…

This study tests whether a web-based decision aid helps people considering vasectomy make more informed choices. About 750 participants will use the tool or standard information and then answer surveys about their knowledge and decision-making. The goal is to see if the aid reduc…

This study is testing the Natural Cycles app, a digital birth control method that tracks your cycle to tell you when to avoid unprotected sex. About 2,000 women aged 18-35 will use the app as their only form of contraception for one year. Researchers will track how many get pregn…

This study aims to improve postpartum care for high-risk women in the Mississippi Delta, especially Black women. Researchers will test a community-based program that focuses on building trust, improving health literacy, and strengthening family support. The goal is to reduce seve…

This study gathers information from female Canadian Armed Forces members and Veterans about their reproductive health, including contraception, pregnancy, infertility, and pelvic floor issues. Researchers will use surveys and interviews to learn about their experiences, access to…

This study looks at how long-acting reversible contraceptives (like implants or IUDs) affect iron levels and how women's bodies respond to extreme heat, cold, and high altitude. Researchers will compare women using these contraceptives to those on birth control pills. The goal is…

This study examines whether bariatric surgery changes how the body absorbs drospirenone-only birth control pills in obese Thai women. Sixteen women will take the pill before and after surgery, and researchers will measure drug levels in their blood. The goal is to see if the surg…

This study looks at how a type of birth control pill (Drospirenone-only) changes cervical mucus in obese Thai women who are planning weight-loss surgery. Researchers will measure mucus quality before and after surgery to see if the pill's effects differ. The goal is to understand…

This study looks at whether a tool called MyPath helps women with substance use disorder make better decisions about birth control after having a baby. About 400 women will use the tool during pregnancy or right after delivery. The goal is to see if it helps them pick a method th…

This study enrolls 650 women who want to avoid future pregnancy. Half get access to a new website comparing tubal sterilization to long-acting reversible contraceptives, while the other half see the standard Planned Parenthood site. Researchers will survey participants to see if …

This study tests a simple decision aid that helps teens and young adults (ages 12-25) make clearer choices about menstrual management and contraception. Participants will either use the decision aid or receive standard counseling. The goal is to see if the tool reduces confusion …

This study looks at whether a software called HAPPI can make it easier for pharmacists to offer birth control services and for patients to get them. About 150 pharmacists and patients will use the software and share their experiences. The goal is to see if the software improves a…

This pilot study tests a program to help young female cancer survivors in rural Imperial County, California, get reproductive health care that matches their personal goals. The program includes a quick needs assessment during oncology visits, followed by a session with a social w…