New male birth control pill enters human testing

NCT ID NCT07195097

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

Summary

This early-stage study tests whether a drug called silodosin can work as a temporary, nonhormonal birth control pill for men. Two hundred healthy, sexually active men will take either the drug or a placebo for up to 12 weeks. Researchers will measure sperm counts, semen volume, and pregnancy rates in their partners to see if the pill is effective.

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