CONTRACEPTION

This study is checking how well the Natural Cycles app works as a birth control method. About 2,000 women aged 18 to 35 will use the app as their only form of contraception for one year. They will log their daily sexual activity and take pregnancy tests each cycle to see how many…

This study tests a contraceptive patch to see how well it prevents ovulation when applied correctly and when mistakes are made. About 60 healthy women aged 18-35 will wear the patch for 84 days. Researchers will check ovulation rates and hormone levels to understand the patch's r…

This study tests FemBloc, a gel placed into the fallopian tubes to block them permanently, as an alternative to surgery. About 573 women who want permanent birth control will receive the treatment and be followed for up to 5 years to see how well it prevents pregnancy. The proced…

This study looks at whether giving long-acting injectable HIV medication and birth control (like implants or shots) together is safe and works well for adolescent girls and young women living with HIV in Kenya. About 700 participants aged 15-24 will either get the long-acting HIV…

This study is testing whether placing a birth control implant in the shoulder blade area works as well as the usual arm placement. Researchers will check hormone levels and side effects in 62 women over two years. The goal is to find a comfortable and effective alternative spot f…

This study tests whether a structured, culturally sensitive counseling session can help women continue using long-acting birth control (like IUDs or implants) instead of having it removed early. About 900 women in Pakistan who ask for early removal will be randomly assigned to re…

This study tests Ovaprene, a non-hormonal vaginal ring, to see how well it prevents pregnancy. About 656 women aged 18-40 who are sexually active and at risk for pregnancy will use the ring for 13 menstrual cycles. The goal is to measure pregnancy rates and check safety and user …

This study tests whether a combination of two drugs (levonorgestrel and piroxicam) works better than the standard emergency contraceptive ulipristal acetate at preventing pregnancy. About 980 women aged 18-45 who need emergency contraception within 5 days of unprotected sex will …

This study checks how well a levonorgestrel 52 mg IUD works as emergency contraception (after unprotected sex) or for same-day start (starting the IUD later in the menstrual cycle). About 1,400 people at Planned Parenthood clinics across the U.S. will choose this IUD and be follo…

This study looks at whether giving women structured counseling about birth control during pregnancy helps them use long-acting reversible contraception (like IUDs or implants) after delivery. About 160 pregnant women will take part, and researchers will compare how many use these…

This study tests whether using calming words (verbal analgesia) during copper IUD insertion can reduce pain in women who have only had C-sections and no vaginal births. About 88 women will be randomly assigned to receive either verbal reassurance or standard care. The main goal i…

This study tests a simple decision aid that helps teens and young adults (ages 12-25) make clearer choices about menstrual management and contraception. About 252 participants will use the tool during a doctor visit to see if it reduces uncertainty compared to standard counseling…

This study looks at whether weight-loss surgery changes how the birth control pill drospirenone is absorbed in the body. Researchers will measure the drug levels in the blood of 16 obese Thai women before and after bariatric surgery. The goal is to understand if the surgery affec…

This study aims to see if giving women who strongly want to avoid pregnancy easy-to-understand information about tubal sterilization versus long-acting reversible contraceptives (like IUDs) helps them feel they have better access to birth control. About 650 English- or Spanish-sp…

This study looks at how Drospirenone-only birth control pills change cervical mucus in 16 obese Thai women, both before and after bariatric surgery. Researchers will use a microscope-based scoring system to see if the mucus becomes less fertile. The goal is to understand if weigh…

This pilot study tests a program to help young female cancer survivors in rural Imperial County, California, get reproductive health care that matches their personal goals. About 64 women who have had cancer will receive screening, counseling, and telehealth consultations. The go…

This study works with 250 high-risk pregnant and postpartum women, their families, and healthcare providers in five rural Mississippi counties. The goal is to improve trust in the healthcare system and increase health literacy through community partnerships. Researchers hope this…

This study looks at how long-acting birth control methods like implants and IUDs affect iron levels and how the body handles extreme heat, cold, and high altitude. Researchers will compare women using these methods with those on standard birth control pills. The goal is to unders…

This study tests whether a tool called MyPath helps women with substance use disorder make and stick with a birth control plan after giving birth. About 400 women will use the tool or receive standard care. The goal is to see if MyPath improves consistent use of effective contrac…

This study looks at whether a special software called HAPPI can make it easier for pharmacists to offer birth control services and for patients to get them. About 150 pharmacists and patients will use the software, and researchers will compare their experiences to when the softwa…