Status:
TERMINATED
Quick Start Initiation of the Contraceptive Vaginal Ring in Adolescents
Lead Sponsor:
Virginia Commonwealth University
Collaborating Sponsors:
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Bayer
Conditions:
Contraception Desired
Eligibility:
FEMALE
15-21 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
We hypothesize that using "quick start" initiation of the contraceptive vaginal ring in adolescents seeking birth control will improve compliance compared to traditional start. We will conduct a rando...
Detailed Description
Pregnancy prevention is an important aspect of adolescent healthcare. Adherence to a chosen contraception method is essential to its success. Adolescents are notoriously poor at complying with oral co...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 1) female aged 15 through 21 presenting for contraception; 2) willing to use the NuvaRing as their contraceptive method; 3) English-speaking; 4) up to date on routine health maintenance screening (pap smear within 3 years of initiation of sexual intercourse and Gonorrhea/ Chlamydia testing yearly or with each new partner); and 5) able to read and understand the consent form.
Exclusion
- 1) are pregnant; 2) have a contraindication to hormonal contraception; 3) are unwilling to use NuvaRing as their contraceptive method; 4) are currently using any hormonal contraceptive or have used one within past 2 months; 5) have used emergency contraception in the past 7 days; 6) have had unprotected intercourse in the past 10 days; 7) have untreated Gonorrhea or Chlamydia; or 8) are unable to give informed consent because of psychiatric or cognitive problems.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2007
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
48 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00369967
Start Date
February 1 2007
End Date
July 1 2010
Last Update
July 22 2016
Active Locations (1)
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Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23298