Vaginal ring comfort study could shape future contraceptives
NCT ID NCT07039591
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests three different non-medicated vaginal rings to see which one women prefer. Sixty sexually active women in Atlanta will try each ring and perform daily activities to rate comfort and ease of use. The goal is to gather feedback to improve future ring designs for contraception.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help design better vaginal rings that women find more comfortable and acceptable, potentially improving contraceptive options.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early study with only 60 participants, testing non-medicated rings. Results may not apply to medicated rings or other populations.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Early phase 1
The earliest testing in people: a first look at safety, in a very small group.
- Participants
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About 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
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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18 to 49 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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Inclusion Criteria: * 1\. Cisgender female aged 18-49 years old, inclusive, at screening based on self-report. 2\. Sexually active, defined as having penile-vaginal sex at least once a week, on average, over the past three months with the same male partner, and intends to continue having sexual intercourse at the current frequency for at least three months. 3\. Healthy based on medical history, physical exam (including pelvic exam with visual inspection) at screening. 4\. Using effective non-vaginal method of contraception (oral contraception, injectable, patch, IUD, sterilization, male condoms) 5. Competent to provide written informed consent based on Investigator's assessment. 6\. Agrees to not participate in any other clinical research involving investigational or marketed products for the duration of this trial. Exclusion Criteria: * 1\. Known or suspected allergy to silicone or EVA, as reported by participant. 2. Positive pregnancy test at screening or enrollment based on urine hCG test. 3. Positive for HIV at screening based on rapid test per site SOPs. 4. Presence of any clinically significant genital epithelial findings (e.g. abrasions, ulcerations, lacerations, or vesicles) at screening. 5\. Positive chlamydia, gonorrhea, or trichomoniasis test at screening. 6. Symptomatic vulvovaginal candidiasis, bacterial vaginosis (BV), or urinary tract infection (UTI) at screening. (Participants who are symptomatic at initial screening will be referred for testing and treatment and may be reconsidered for eligibility after completing treatment and/or if no longer symptomatic). 7\. Presence of genital abnormalities on visual exam with speculum that would contraindicate IVR use. 8\. History of significant uterine or vaginal prolapse, or urethral obstruction. 9. Unexplained vaginal bleeding per self-report within the last three months. 10. Currently breastfeeding per self-report. 11. Partial or complete hysterectomy per self-report. 12. History of gynecological surgery in the six months prior to screening per self-report. 13\. Within six weeks post abortion or six months postpartum, per self-report. 14. Using vaginal contraception (diaphragm, female condom, spermicide, IVR). 15. Known current drug abuse, including illicit drugs, or alcohol abuse. 16. Any other condition the clinician feels would jeopardize the health and wellbeing of the participant after assessing the participant's potential eligibility for the study. 17\. Unable to comply with study requirements, including but not limited to, attending all study visits and using the IVRs as directed. 18\. Participation in any other clinical research trial involving investigational or marketed products currently or within one month of participation prior to screening, including any trial of a spermicide, microbicide and/or drug.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Emory University
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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