New vaginal ring shows promise for birth control
NCT ID NCT06019533
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new vaginal ring that releases the hormone levonorgestrel to prevent pregnancy. Over 1,000 women used the ring for 13 cycles. Researchers measured how well it worked and checked for side effects. The ring is designed to be a convenient, woman-controlled birth control method.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Levonorgestrel vaginal ring
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a new, effective birth control option that women can use themselves.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed Phase 3 trial, but results may not apply to all populations. Side effects like irregular bleeding are possible.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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LR-301/
Móstoles, Madrid, 28938, Spain
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