A new non-hormonal birth control device for women
Development of a novel, non-hormonal female contraceptive device to submit IDE
['FUNDING_SBIR_2'] · VENOVA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. · NIH-11183494
This project is creating a new long-lasting, non-hormonal birth control device for women that aims to be free of side effects.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_SBIR_2'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VENOVA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CAMBRIDGE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11183494 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Many women are looking for birth control options that don't use hormones and don't have bothersome side effects. This project is developing a new device that works without hormones, offering a different choice from current methods. The goal is to create a long-acting contraceptive that avoids common issues like irregular bleeding or pain often linked to existing non-hormonal options. This work is in an advanced development stage, preparing for future testing in primates and eventually in people.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for future studies would be women seeking a new non-hormonal, long-acting birth control method without the side effects of current options.
Not a fit: Patients who are satisfied with their current hormonal or non-hormonal birth control methods may not seek this alternative.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this device could offer women a highly effective, long-lasting, and side-effect-free non-hormonal birth control option.
How similar studies have performed: While existing non-hormonal methods have limitations, this approach aims to be novel by combining high effectiveness with a lack of side effects, a gap not fully met by current options.
Where this research is happening
CAMBRIDGE, UNITED STATES
- VENOVA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. — CAMBRIDGE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MAN, EMILY — VENOVA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
- Study coordinator: MAN, EMILY
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.