CONTRACEPTION

This trial is testing FemBloc, a gel-like substance placed into the fallopian tubes to block them permanently, as an alternative to surgery. About 573 women who want permanent birth control will get the treatment and be followed for up to 5 years to see how well it prevents pregn…

This study looks at whether giving young women (ages 15-24) living with HIV a long-acting injectable HIV treatment along with their birth control is safe and effective. Researchers will compare this approach to standard daily pills. The goal is to see if combining these long-acti…

This study checks how well a levonorgestrel 52 mg IUD works as emergency contraception (after unprotected sex) or for same-day start (starting the IUD later in the menstrual cycle). About 1,400 people at Planned Parenthood clinics across the U.S. will choose this IUD and be follo…

This study tests whether a structured, culturally sensitive counseling session can help women continue using long-acting birth control (like IUDs or implants) instead of having them removed early. About 900 women in Pakistan who ask for early removal will be randomly assigned to …

This study tests a new contraceptive patch to see how well it prevents ovulation even when women make mistakes applying it, like forgetting to change it on time. About 60 healthy women aged 18-35 will use the patch for 84 days. Researchers will check ovulation rates during perfec…

This study is checking how well the Natural Cycles app works to prevent pregnancy. About 2,000 women aged 18-35 will use the app as their only birth control for one year. They will log their daily sexual activity and take pregnancy tests each cycle. The goal is to see the pregnan…

This study tests Ovaprene, a non-hormonal vaginal ring, to see how well it prevents pregnancy. About 656 women aged 18-40 who are sexually active and at risk for pregnancy will use the ring for 13 menstrual cycles. The main goal is to measure the number of pregnancies that occur …

This study tests whether verbal reassurance (calm, supportive talk) during copper IUD insertion can reduce pain in women who have only had cesarean deliveries. These women often experience more pain because their cervix has never dilated naturally. The trial will compare verbal a…

This study works with 250 high-risk pregnant and postpartum women, their families, and healthcare providers in five rural Mississippi counties. The goal is to improve trust in the healthcare system, increase health literacy, and help new moms attend follow-up visits after giving …

This study looks at how long-acting birth control methods like implants and IUDs affect iron levels and how the body handles extreme heat, cold, and high altitude. Researchers will compare women using these methods with those on standard birth control pills. The goal is to unders…

This study looks at whether bariatric surgery changes how the body absorbs drospirenone-only birth control pills. Sixteen obese Thai women who need contraception will take the pill before and after surgery, and their blood levels will be measured. The goal is to see if surgery af…

This study looks at how a hormone-only birth control pill (Drospirenone) 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 effect changes. The goal is to better und…

This study tests whether a tool called MyPath helps women with substance use disorder make and stick with a birth control plan after giving birth. About 400 women will use the tool or receive standard care. The goal is to see if MyPath improves consistent use of effective contrac…

This study tests a program to help young women who have had cancer and live in rural areas get reproductive health care that matches their personal goals. About 64 participants will receive screening, counseling, and telehealth consultations. The goal is to see if this approach i…

This study tests a simple decision aid that helps teens and young adults (ages 12-25) make clearer choices about menstrual management and contraception. The tool provides easy-to-understand information to reduce uncertainty and support shared decision-making with their doctor. Ab…

This study looks at whether a special 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 researchers will compare their experiences to when the softwa…

This study looks at whether giving women structured counseling about birth control options during pregnancy helps them choose long-acting methods like IUDs or implants after giving birth. About 160 pregnant women in Sweden will take part, and researchers will compare those who ge…

This study looks at whether giving women clear, easy-to-understand information about tubal sterilization and long-acting birth control helps them feel they have better access to these options. About 650 women who speak English or Spanish and strongly want to avoid pregnancy will …