New daily birth control pill shows promise in large trial
NCT ID NCT05461573
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new birth control pill called LPRI-CF113 (containing the hormone drospirenone) in 1542 healthy women aged 13 to 45. The pill is taken daily for 28 days per cycle, for 13 cycles (about one year). Researchers measured how well it prevents pregnancy and checked for side effects, including any impact on bone density. The trial is complete, and results will help determine if this pill is a safe and effective contraceptive option.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Drospirenone (a hormone pill taken daily)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a new, effective birth control option with a good safety profile.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed Phase 3 trial, but results are not yet published. As with any contraceptive, side effects like changes in bleeding or bone density are possible.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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1,542 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2022
- Finished
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May 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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13 to 45 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects must be willing and able to provide written informed consent (for adults) or assent (for adolescents \<18 years of age) and comply with all study procedures, prohibitions, restrictions, and scheduled visits * Subjects must be female, healthy, sexually active, postmenarcheal, premenopausal, and of childbearing potential, between 13 and 45 years of age (inclusive at the time of screening) and at risk for pregnancy * Note: Childbearing potential is defined as subjects who are ovulating, premenopausal, and not surgically sterile (ie, have not undergone hysterectomy, salpingectomy, or bilateral oophorectomy). Subjects that have undergone unilateral oophorectomy will not be considered surgically sterile and may be included in the study * Note: Only subjects 18 to 45 years of age (inclusive at the time of screening) are eligible for inclusion in Part B * Subjects must be willing to have vaginal intercourse (with a genetically male partner) throughout the Treatment Period (ie, during each medication cycle) without using a secondary (eg, spermicides) or emergency method of contraception * Subjects must have a BMI of 18 kg/m2 or higher * Subjects must have a systolic blood pressure of 159 mmHg or lower and a diastolic blood pressure of 99 mmHg or lower * Note: The median of 3 blood pressure measurements will be used for this criterion * Note: Subjects are required to rest for 5 minutes prior to the first blood pressure measurement and for 1 minute between subsequent measurements. Measurements done without appropriate preparation of the subject (excluding caffeine use, smoking, or excessive physical activity) should not be considered, and the measurement should be repeated upon appropriate preparation of the subject * Subjects must be regularly menstruating (with cycle length between 21 and 35 days) for at least 3 months prior to the signing of the Informed Consent Form * Note: Breastfeeding women can be included 6 weeks after delivery irrespective of menstrual cycles post-delivery * Subjects must agree to not use any secondary (eg, spermicides) or emergency contraceptive methods during the study period * Subjects must not be enrolled or plan to enroll in any other clinical study during the study period * Subjects must be willing to use the study drug (LPRI-CF113) for 13 (28-day) medication cycles, and be willing to use the provided diary * Subjects must generally be in good physical and mental health based on a medical history and a physical examination performed by the Investigator at screening Exclusion Criteria: PART A: * The subject is pregnant at the time of screening * The subject has a desire to become pregnant at the time of screening * Note: The subject will be asked if she has a desire for pregnancy at screening (and at each study visit). If a positive answer is given at screening, the subject will be excluded * The subject plans regular concomitant use of barrier contraceptive methods, spermicides, intrauterine device, other contraceptive measures, prohibited medications, and drugs contraindicated for study drug * The subject has an abnormal and clinically significant finding on pelvic, breast, or ultrasound examination at screening based on the judgment of the Investigator * The subject has an abnormal and clinically significant finding on physical examination, clinical laboratory assessments (chemistry, hematology, urinalysis), or 12-lead ECG assessment based on the judgment of the Investigator * The subject has had less than 3 menstrual cycles after discontinuing dosing of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera®) or any combined injectable contraceptive (eg, Cyclofem®) prior to consent/assent. Those with spontaneous menses while on injectable contraceptive will be considered for inclusion * The subject has received any of the following: * A progestin-releasing intra-uterine device or contraceptive implant within 2 months prior to screening or * A beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) or co-medication containing β-hCG within 1 month prior to screening * The subject at the time of screening has a history of primary amenorrhea or secondary amenorrhea (with or without known etiology) * Note: Primary amenorrhea is defined as no menarche by 16 years of age with normal secondary sexual characteristics * Note: Secondary amenorrhea is defined as the absence of menses for 3 months in the setting of previously normal (ie, regular) menstruation * The subject has a current male sexual partner with a history of infertility, vasectomy, or bilateral orchiectomy * The subject has an abnormal Pap smear finding of low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion or higher at screening or 6 months prior to screening. Subjects \<21 years of age at screening do not require a Pap smear * Note: Human papilloma virus (HPV) testing, by polymerase chain reaction (PCR), will be performed only in the case of atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASC-US). Subjects with ASC-US can be included if negative for high-risk HPV strains * Note: A historical Pap smear may be used for eligibility if performed within the past 6 months with results available * The subject has a history of uncontrolled medical illness (eg, the subject has an uncontrolled thyroid disorder and is not on a stable treatment regimen for 2 or more months) * The subject has a history of jaundice while taking hormonal contraceptives * The subject has a history of alcohol or substance use disorder within 12 months prior to screening. Alcohol abuse is defined as typical consumption of 14 or more alcoholic drinks weekly * Note: One drink of alcohol is equivalent to ½ pint of beer (285 mL), 1 glass of spirits (25 mL), or 1 glass of wine (125 mL) * The subject has a history or current evidence of clinically significant psychiatric illness, such as major depression or schizophrenia, that in the opinion of the Investigator contraindicates participation in the study * The subject has surgical procedures scheduled to occur during the study that would preclude use of contraceptives or require withdrawal of contraceptives * The subject has a history of an inherited or acquired disorder that predisposes the subject to venous or arterial thromboembolism (eg, factor V Leiden mutation, prothrombin mutation, presence of antiphospholipid antibodies) * The subject has received an investigational product within 3 months prior to screening * The subject has a history of using or currently uses any medications known to interfere with the efficacy of hormonal contraceptives, or other prohibited medications or products * Medications known to reduce the efficacy of hormonal contraceptives: * Barbiturates * Bosentan * Anticonvulsants (e.g., topiramate, phenytoin, carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, felbamate, rufinamide) * Primidone * Rifampin * Human immunodeficiency virus peptidase inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir, nelfinavir) * Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (e.g., nevirapine, efavirenz) * Griseofulvin * Products containing St. John's Wort (hypericum perforatum) * Other prohibited medications or products: * Rifabutin * Aprepitant * Hepatitis C treatments (eg, boceprevir, telaprevir) * Azole antifungals (eg, fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole) * Macrolides (eg, clarithromycin, erythromycin) * Verapamil * Diltiazem * Cyclosporine * Lamotrigine * Sex hormones * Grapefruit juice * The subject has a history of severe or critical Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) or has been hospitalized for COVID-19 within 3 months prior to screening * Note: Severe COVID-19 severity is defined as individuals who have SpO2 \<94% on room air at sea level, a PaO2/FiO2 \<300 mmHg, a respiratory rate \>30 breaths/min, or lung infiltrates \>50% * Note: Critical COVID-19 severity is defined as individuals who have respiratory failure, septic shock, and/or multiple organ dysfunction * The subject has any ongoing condition or history of medical illness that in the opinion of the Investigator may jeopardize the conduct of the study or impact screening * The subject is employed by the Sponsor, the Contract Research Organization (CRO), or the clinical facility (permanent, temporary contract worker, or designee responsible for the conduct of the study), or is a family member (spouse, parent, sibling, or child) of the Sponsor, CRO, or clinical facility employee * The subject has a known contraindication or hypersensitivity to ingredients or excipients of the study drug (LPRI-CF113) * The subject has a history of or is currently being treated for any of the following: * Renal insufficiency * Hepatic insufficiency * Adrenal insufficiency * Venous thromboembolism (ie, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism) * Arterial thromboembolism of cardiac origin (eg, valvular heart disease) * Cerebral vascular disease * Coronary artery disease * Diabetic vasculopathy * Headaches with focal neurological symptoms * Major surgery requiring more than 7 days of immobilization within 3 months prior to screening * Carcinoma of the breast * Estrogen or progestin sensitive malignancies * Abnormal vaginal bleeding in the 6 months prior to screening * Cholestatic jaundice during pregnancy * Liver tumor (benign or malignant) * Active liver disease * Rheumatoid arthritis PART B: * The subject is \<18 years of age, inclusive * The subject has a BMD Z-score of -1.5 at or lower at screening * The subject has a history of low-trauma fracture (eg, fracture from a fall from standing height). This does not include fractures of the fingers, toes, or skull * The subject has a history of medical conditions or procedures associated with low BMD. This includes the following: * Metabolic bone disease (eg, Paget's Disease of the bone, osteomalacia) * Collagen vascular disease (eg, Marfan syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, osteogenesis imperfecta) * Malabsorptive disease (eg, inflammatory bowel disease, postgastrectomy syndrome) * Bariatric surgery (except gastric banding) * Abnormal bone mineral metabolism (eg, hypocalcemia/hypercalcemia, hypophosphatemia/hyperphosphatemia, hypomagnesemia) * The subject has a history of chronic (3 or more months) use within 12 months of screening of the following medications known to increase BMD: * Bisphosphonates * Denosumab * Teriparatide * Abaloparatide * Romosozumab * Calcitonin * Fluoride * Strontium * The subject has a history of chronic (3 or more months) use within 12 months of screening of the following medications known to decrease BMD: * Glucocorticoids administered orally, intravenously, or by inhalation. * Note: Subjects taking chronic oral or intravenous glucocorticoids (eg, prednisone \>2.5 mg daily for 3 or more months) will have a washout period of 12 months * Depo-Provera. * Note: Subjects using Depo-Provera for 2 or more years will be excluded * Aromatase inhibitors within 2 years prior to screening * Raloxifene within 2 years prior to screening * Anticonvulsants (phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine, or valproate) * Protease inhibitors * Cyclosporine * Heparin * Warfarin * Thiazolidinediones * Sodium-glucose transporter protein 2 inhibitors * Tricyclic antidepressants * Proton pump inhibitors * Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors within 3 months prior to screening * The subject has any of the following that may preclude accurate BMD measurement by DXA scan: * History of lumbar spine surgery * History of bilateral hip surgery * Surgical placement of metallic implant (eg, nails, clips, screws, rods, pins, wires) * Piercings that cannot be removed * Weight or height that exceeds the limit of DXA scan table
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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AC Clinical Research
Tiffin, Ohio, 44883, United States
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Alabama Clinical Therapeutics, LLC
Alabaster, Alabama, 35007, United States
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Alabama Clinical Therapeutics, LLC
Birmingham, Alabama, 35235, United States
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Altus Research
Lake Worth, Florida, 33461, United States
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American Research Centers of Florida
Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33027, United States
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Austin Regional Clinic ARC Clinical Research at Kelly Lan
Pflugerville, Texas, 78660, United States
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Central Texas Clinical Research
Austin, Texas, 78705, United States
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Chattanooga Medical Research
Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37404, United States
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Clinical Research Prime
Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83404, United States
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Clinical Research of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19114, United States
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Clinical Trials of Texas, LLC
San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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Clinique RS
Québec, G1V 3M7, Canada
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Clinohio Research Services
Columbus, Ohio, 43213, United States
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Coastal Carolina Research Center
North Charleston, South Carolina, 29405, United States
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Comprehensive Clinical Trials
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33409, United States
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Cornerstone Research Institute - Longwood
Altamonte Springs, Florida, 32701, United States
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Del Sol Research Management
Tucson, Arizona, 85715, United States
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Direct Helpers Research Center
Hialeah, Florida, 33012, United States
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Discovery Clinical Trials
Dallas, Texas, 75225, United States
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Eastern Carolina Women's Center
New Bern, North Carolina, 28562, United States
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Eastern Clinical Research Associates
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70127, United States
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Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS)
Norfolk, Virginia, 23507, United States
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Eclipse Clinical Research
Tucson, Arizona, 85745, United States
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Encore Medical Research of Boynton Beach LLC.
Boynton Beach, Florida, 33436, United States
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Encore Medical Research of Weston LLC
Weston, Florida, 33331, United States
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Encore Medical Research, LLC
Hollywood, Florida, 33021, United States
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FMC Science
Lampasas, Texas, 76550, United States
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Fellows Research Alliance
Savannah, Georgia, 31406, United States
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Florida International Medical Research
Miami, Florida, 33155, United States
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Global Research Associates
Homestead, Florida, 33030, United States
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Inpatient Research Clinic, LLC
Hialeah, Florida, 33013, United States
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Leavitt Clinical Research
Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83404, United States
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Maximos OB/GYN
League City, Texas, 77573, United States
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Mt. Olympus Medical Research- Sugar Land Texas
Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, United States
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New Age Medical Research Corporation
Miami, Florida, 33186, United States
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Praetorian Pharmaceutical Research
Marrero, Louisiana, 70072, United States
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Rosemark WomenCare Specialists
Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83404, United States
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SJ Research Institute
Miami, Florida, 33186, United States
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Segal Institute for Clinical Research
North Miami, Florida, 33161, United States
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Southern Clinical Research Associates
Metairie, Louisiana, 70001, United States
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TMC Life Research
Houston, Texas, 77054, United States
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The Research Center of the Upstate
Greenville, South Carolina, 29607, United States
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Unified Women's Clinical Research - Raleigh
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27607, United States
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Unified Women's Clinical Research - Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27103, United States
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Virginia Women's Health Associates
Reston, Virginia, 20190, United States
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Vital Pharma Research, Inc.
Hialeah, Florida, 33016, United States
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Women's Medical Research Group
Clearwater, Florida, 33759, United States
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