Will this new pill mess with your birth control? study finds out

NCT ID NCT05613777

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study checked whether taking iclepertin (a drug being tested for other conditions) changes how the body handles a common birth control pill. Nineteen healthy women took the birth control pill with and without iclepertin, and researchers measured hormone levels in their blood. The goal was to see if iclepertin affects birth control effectiveness.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Iclepertin (BI 425809) and a combination birth control pill (ethinylestradiol and levonorgestrel)
What this could lead to: If successful, this study could show that iclepertin does not interfere with birth control, allowing women to use both safely together.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase trial in healthy volunteers, not patients. It only looks at drug levels in the blood, not real-world effectiveness or side effects.

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CRS Clinical Research Services Mannheim GmbH

Mannheim, 68167, Germany

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