What do women think about vaginal gels for HIV prevention?
NCT ID NCT01859195
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study asked 36 women about their opinions and use of vaginal products designed to prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. Participants completed questionnaires about their sexual behavior and how often they would use such products. The goal was to gather insights to help design better prevention tools.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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36 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2013
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- 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.
Who is studied
Females who are 18-45 years old, HIV negative or unknown (self report), non-pregnant and not intending to get pregnant (self report), and report vaginal sex with a man in the past 12 months.
- Ages
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18 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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Inclusion Criteria: Women who: * are between the ages of 18 and 45 at prescreening * report vaginal sex with a man in the past 12 months at prescreening * report negative pregnancy status and no intention to become pregnant during the course of the study * report negative or unknown HIV status, and * are willing and able to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: Women who: * self-report being pregnant, or intention to become pregnant during the course of the study * self-report being HIV-positive * self-report an allergy or sensitivity to vaginal contraceptive film (VCF), nonoxynol-9 (N9), or product(s) containing N9 * are unable or unwilling to give informed consent, or * have any condition that, in the opinion of the project leader or principle investigator, would compromise the participant's ability to participate in the study.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Miriam Hospital - ReproHealth Team
Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States
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