Birth control implant gets a new home: the shoulder blade

NCT ID NCT07201402

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Yale University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

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 site works just as well and is safe.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: etonogestrel contraceptive implant
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a new, convenient insertion site for the contraceptive implant, potentially improving comfort and acceptance.
What could go wrong: This is a small Phase 2 study with only 62 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The alternative site might have different side effects or lower effectiveness.

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CONTRACEPTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
RECRUITING

Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
Yale University School of Medicine
RECRUITING

New Haven, Connecticut, 06520, United States

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