Developing new contraceptive methods for effective pregnancy prevention
Official title: CORE FUNCTION ACTIVITIES - NICHD CCTN STATISTICAL AND CLINICAL COORDINATING CENTER
Funded at Health Decisions, INC. · NIH-11334096 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is exploring new birth control options to help prevent unplanned pregnancies, and it's open to people who want to try out these methods in a safe and controlled setting.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Health Decisions, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Morrisville, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2019 |
| Project end | September 19, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $47,732 |
| NIH project number | 75N94019D00004-P00019-759401900125-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11334096 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals seeking new contraceptive methods or those affected by gynecologic conditions that may benefit from innovative treatments.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not interested in contraception or who have contraindications to participating in clinical trials may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating and testing new contraceptive methods to help prevent unintended pregnancies. The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) is leading efforts to develop protocols and conduct clinical trials for both male and female contraceptive drugs and devices. Patients may participate in various phases of clinical trials, which evaluate the safety and effectiveness of these new contraceptive options. The trials follow strict guidelines to ensure participant safety and data integrity.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of safer and more effective contraceptive options for both men and women.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in contraceptive development has shown promise, indicating that innovative approaches can lead to successful new products.
Where this research is happening
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Health Decisions, INC.
Morrisville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dart, Clint — Health Decisions, INC.
- Study coordinator: Dart, Clint
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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.