Study aims to unlock secrets of postpartum birth control use
NCT ID NCT05240066
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows over 1,300 pregnant people to learn what influences their use of birth control after giving birth. Researchers will look at knowledge, attitudes, and barriers to contraception. The goal is to improve birth spacing and help families plan better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help design better programs to support people in achieving their desired birth spacing.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to all populations.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Boston Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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