Birth control implant gets a new home: the shoulder blade
NCT ID NCT07201402
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
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
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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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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGAurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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Yale University School of Medicine
RECRUITINGNew Haven, Connecticut, 06520, United States
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