Research Projects
Vaginal Ring: A new form of birth control
SummaryThis study is a clinical trial using a new form of birth control.
WHAT IS THE VAGINAL RING?
The vaginal ring is a new method of birth control. It is being developed by the Population Council, the sponsor of this study. The RING is made of a silicone rubber. It contains 2 hormones. One is a progestin called Nestorone® (NES). The other is an estrogen called ethinyl oestradiol (EE). The RING releases small amounts of these hormones into your body. The hormones keep you from releasing an egg so you do not get pregnant. Birth control pills work the same way. The RING works at much lower doses of hormone than the pill.
The RING does not protect against HIV, AIDS, or other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
Population Council Protocol 300B: A multi-centre, open label study on the efficacy, cycle control and safety of a contraceptive vaginal ring delivering a daily dose of 150 ́g of Nesterone ® and 15 ́g of Ethinyl estradiol (150/15 NES/EE CVR).
No. of Participants required 100
No. of Participants still needed 24
Who can participate
Healthy women, aged 18 to 38 years, who wish to use a non-oral contraceptive.
What to expect
This study is one year long and there are 13 cycles in this year. For each cycle you will wear the ring for 3 weeks in a row and take it out for one week.
You will come to the clinic during cycles 1, 3, 6, 9 and 13. The clinic staff will contact you between your visits to the clinic. There may also be other visits after the study.
Contact phone 02 8752 4350Contact email research@fpnsw.org.au
