New birth control patch could offer hormonal option without estrogen
NCT ID NCT06672016
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This phase 3 study is testing a new contraceptive patch (MR-130A-01) that delivers a progestin-only hormone through the skin. About 1630 healthy women of childbearing potential will use the patch for 13 cycles to see how well it prevents pregnancy and how safe it is. The study is open-label and single-arm, meaning all participants receive the patch.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- progestin-only contraceptive patch (MR-130A-01)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a new, easy-to-use contraceptive option for women, especially those who cannot take estrogen.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-arm study without a comparison group, so results may be less definitive. The patch may cause skin irritation or have lower effectiveness in some women.
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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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About 1,630 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2025
- Expected to finish
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May 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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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16 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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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: 1. Healthy, post-menarcheal and premenopausal women at risk of pregnancy who are at least 16 years of age. 2. Desires to avoid pregnancy, is seeking to use hormonal contraception for at least 1 year. 3. Has negative UPT results at screening and at enrollment visits. 4. Has normal, regular menstrual cycles that are between 21 and 35 days in duration over the last 6 months. 5. Engages in regular heterosexual vaginal intercourse (at least once per cycle), with a partner who is not known to be sub fertile or infertile. 6. Agrees not to use other contraceptives or other methodology to prevent pregnancy during the study. 7. Able to understand and voluntarily provide written informed consent or assent (if the participant is adolescent prior to undergoing any trial related procedure) to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Known or suspected pregnancy or planning pregnancy during next 12 months. 2. Participants with known hypersensitivity or intolerance to progestins, or any components of the progestin patch. 3. History or presence of dermal sensitivity to medicated patches or to topical applications including bandages, surgical tape. 4. Known infertility (current or known history) or history of sterilization in either partner. 5. Received injectable hormonal contraceptive therapy within 10 months of study enrollment. 6. Current use of hormonal contraceptive implants. 7. Has non-hormonal or hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) in place; or has had a recent IUD removal without one spontaneous menses after removal prior to the date of enrollment. 8. Recent surgical or medical abortion, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, or vaginal or cesarean delivery. 9. Participants lactating at the time of screening into the study or has occurrence of less than 3 regular menstrual cycles after cessation of lactation. 10. Anticipates routine use of condoms or any other form of back-up contraception for protection from sexually transmitted infections during the study or for emergency contraception. 11. Participants having a known contraindication to progestin-only contraception. 12. Known or suspected progestin sensitive malignant or premalignant conditions including but not limited to carcinoma of endometrium, ovary, or fallopian tubes. 13. Skin abnormality (e.g., tattoo or scar) at all possible application sites. 14. Long-term treatment with drugs or herbal products that are moderate/strong inducers or inhibitors of CYP3A4. 15. Has uncontrolled thyroid disorder (thyrotoxicosis or myxedema). 16. Has diagnosis of hereditary angioedema. 17. Participants with abnormal significant liver function tests as measured by liver function tests 18. Has a significantly abnormal cervical cancer screening test. 19. Participants with chlamydial or gonorrheal infection at screening. 20. Has unexplained vaginal bleeding within the past 6 months or any abnormal bleeding which is expected to recur during the study.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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ACRC Trials
Frisco, Texas, 75033, United States
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AMR Lexington
Lexington, Kentucky, 40509, United States
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AMR Mobile
Mobile, Alabama, 36608, United States
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AMR Newton
Newton, Kansas, 67114, United States
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AMR Norfolk
Norfolk, Virginia, 23502, United States
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Alabama Clinical Therapeutics, LLC
Birmingham, Alabama, 35235, United States
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Albuquerque Clinic Trials Inc
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87102, United States
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Alliance for Multispecialty Research
Kansas City, Missouri, 64114, United States
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Altus Research
Lake Worth, Florida, 33461, United States
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Bosque Women's Care
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109, United States
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Cedar Health Research, LLC
Euless, Texas, 76040, United States
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CenExel Hassman Research Institute
Marlton, New Jersey, 08053, United States
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CenExel Savannah
Savannah, Georgia, 31405, United States
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CenExel iResearch LLC
Decatur, Georgia, 30030, United States
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Clinical Research Center of Florida
Pompano Beach, Florida, 33060, United States
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Clinical Research Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19114, United States
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Clinical Trial Network LLC
Houston, Texas, 77074, United States
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Clinical Trials Management, LLC
Covington, Louisiana, 70433, United States
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Essential Access Health
Los Angeles, California, 90017, United States
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Essential Women's Health
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89113, United States
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Excel Clinical Research
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109, United States
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Genoma Research Group
Miami, Florida, 33173, United States
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Helios Clinical Research
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104, United States
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Helios Clinical Research
Weatherford, Texas, 76086, United States
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Innovation Medical Research Center
Palmetto Bay, Florida, 33157, United States
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Javara
Houston, Texas, 77054, United States
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Javara
Rowlett, Texas, 75088, United States
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Javara
Sugarland, Texas, 77478, United States
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Javarra and Privia Med
Savannah, Georgia, 31406, United States
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Leavitt ClinResearch
Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83404, United States
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M3 Wake Research Inc
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89106, United States
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M3 Wake Research, Inc.
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27612, United States
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New Age Med Research Corp
Miami, Florida, 33186, United States
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OB GYN Associates of Mid Florida P.A.
Leesburg, Florida, 34748, United States
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PraetorianPharmaResearch LLC
Marrero, Louisiana, 70072, United States
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Precision Trials
Phoenix, Arizona, 85032, United States
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SEC Clinical Research
Dothan, Alabama, 36305, United States
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Seattle Clinical Research Center
Seattle, Washington, 98104, United States
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Sensible Healthcare, LLC
Ocoee, Florida, 34761, United States
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Southern Clinical Research Associates
Metairie, Louisiana, 70001, United States
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Spotlight Research Center
Miami, Florida, 33176, United States
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Stephenville Medical and Surgical Clinic
Stephenville, Texas, 76401, United States
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Tidewater Clinical Research
Norfolk, Virginia, 23052, United States
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Valley OBGYN Clinic PC
Saginaw, Michigan, 48602, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research
Mobile, Alabama, 36608, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research
Phoenix, Arizona, 85006, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research
Covington, Louisiana, 70433, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research
Lafayette, Louisiana, 70508, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research
Gulfport, Mississippi, 39503, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research
Beachwood, Ohio, 44122, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70119, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research Santa Ana
Huntington Park, California, 90255, United States
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WR-Medical Center For Clinical Research
San Diego, California, 92120, United States
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Wasatch Clinical Research
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84102, United States
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Women's Health Care Research Corp
San Diego, California, 92111, United States
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Women's Healthcare Associates P.A.
Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83404, United States
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