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Study Details

Testing Ovaprene® as a Method of Birth Control

(IRB#: IRB_00170641)

The study device, Ovaprene, is a possible new method of birth control. The study will test the device to see if it will help people and is safe. Participants assigned female at birth will use the device. Standard-of-care counseling will be provided before using the device. Participants will record study activity in an electronic diary. Participation requires attending in-person visits at the study clinic. Full participation lasts about 15 months. Medical tests will be done to track the health of participants.

I AM INTERESTED

  • Female Only
  • Over 18 years old
  • Healthy Volunteers
  •   In Person
  • Unpaid

Who can participate?

 Gender: Female Only

  Age: Over 18 years old

  Volunteers: Healthy Volunteers

   Location: In Person

Inclusion Criteria

  • Ages 18 to 40 years old
  • General good health
  • Sexually active people assigned female at birth, at risk for pregnancy, and desiring birth control
  • In a relationship with a person assigned male at birth who meets the study criteria
  • Willing to stop current use of birth control

Exclusion Criteria

  • Pregnant or breastfeeding an infant 6 months or younger
  • Allergy to a part of Ovaprene
  • History of infertility (failure of pregnancy)
  • History of severe or chronic medical or mental health disorder impacting participation
  • Known current alcohol or drug abuse

Will I be paid for my time?

No

For more information contact:

Jasmin Alcantara

jasmin.alcantara@hsc.utah.edu

  801-213-3796

IRB#: IRB_00170641

PI: David Turok

Department: OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY DEPT OP

Approval Date: 2024-02-14 18:16:00

Specialties: OB/Gyn, General

Last Updated: 6/8/23