Status:

COMPLETED

Functional Performance and Acceptability Study of Synthetic Nitrile, and Latex Graphene, Compared to Standard Latex Male Condom

Lead Sponsor:

Prof Mags Beksinska

Conditions:

Functional Performance

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-45 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Two new male condoms have been developed - one made of synthetic nitrile and the other made of latex graphene. Both new condoms are of the same design as a standard latex male condom. The aim of this ...

Detailed Description

Two new male condoms have been developed - one made of synthetic nitrile and the other made of latex graphene. Both new condoms are of the same design as a standard latex male condom. Purpose: The ai...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • All couples enrolled in this research must meet the following selection criteria:
  • Be between the ages of 18 and 45 years (inclusive);
  • Be literate (able to read a newspaper or letter easily);
  • Have been in an exclusive (monogamous) sexual relationship with partner for at least 6 months; and intend to continue to be an exclusive (monogamous) sexual relationship with partner with their spouse or partner while participating in this research study;
  • Not planning a pregnancy during the time of the research study;
  • Be sexually active (defined as having at least two vaginal coital acts per week and not being abstinent in the month prior to enrolment);
  • Not have any genital piercings, use genital beading or any other drugs or non-study devices that can affect sexual performance;
  • Not have known sensitivities or allergies to latex, polyurethane, vaginal/sexual lubricants or the lubricants used on condoms;
  • Be without observable evidence of Sexually transmitted infections (STI) as determined through syndromic diagnosis and vaginal/penile examination;
  • Not be HIV positive
  • Willing to give informed consent;
  • Willing to complete the male condom coital use logs;
  • Willing to use the study condoms as directed;
  • Willing to adhere to the follow-up schedule and all study procedures;
  • Willing to provide research study staff with an address, phone number or other locator information while participating in the study; and,
  • Willing to participate in the study for the duration of 15 condom uses (approximately 3- 5 months.
  • Willing to have fingerprint scan to check for co-enrolment in other research projects Female partner only: -
  • Using hormonal or other non-barrier contraception (e.g. Oral Contraceptives (OC), injectable, implant, Intra Uterine Device (IUD), or have had a tubal sterilization);
  • Must not be pregnant (as determined by pregnancy testing)
  • Not be menopausal (defined as 12 months without menstruation);
  • Not have had a hysterectomy; Male partner only: -
  • Not have known erectile or ejaculatory dysfunction.

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    May 11 2021

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    February 18 2022

    Estimated Enrollment :

    480 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT04881877

    Start Date

    May 11 2021

    End Date

    February 18 2022

    Last Update

    March 2 2022

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    MatCH Research Unit [Maternal, Adolescent and Child Health Research Unit]

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, 4001