Can a new female condom stop pregnancy and STIs? study reveals answers

NCT ID NCT01223313

First seen Feb 17, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study looked at how safe and effective an experimental female condom is at preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. About 500 healthy women aged 18 to 40 used the condom as their main birth control for up to 7 months. Researchers tracked pregnancy rates, infections, and how well women liked the product.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • California Family Health Council, Inc

    Los Angeles, California, 90010, United States

  • Columbia University

    New York, New York, 10032, United States

  • Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States

  • Jones Institute of Reproductive Medicine

    Norfolk, Virginia, 23507, United States

  • Magee-Womens Hospital

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

  • NYU Medical Center Family Planning

    New York, New York, 10016, United States

  • Oregon Health Scieces University

    Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States

  • UT Southwestern Medical Center Dept. of OB/Gyn

    Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States

  • University of Cininnati College of Medicine

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45267, United States

  • University of Pennsylvania Medical Center

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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