Developing new contraceptive methods for women, especially those who are obese.
CCTN-CONTRACEPTIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM – CORE FUNCTION ACTIVITIES FOR SITES OF FEMALE CONTRACEPTIVE STUDIES - CFHC
This study is looking to create safer birth control options for women, especially those who are obese, to help prevent unintended pregnancies without adding health risks.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | California Family Health Council, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11123866 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating new contraceptive options that effectively prevent unintended pregnancies while also minimizing health risks, particularly for obese women who may face increased risks with current contraceptive methods. The Contraceptive Clinical Trials Network (CCTN) is dedicated to developing and testing these new protocols through clinical trials. By involving various sites, the program aims to gather comprehensive data to ensure the safety and efficacy of these contraceptives for diverse populations of women.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include women seeking effective contraception, especially those who are obese or have medical conditions that make current contraceptive methods unsuitable.
Not a fit: Patients who are not seeking contraception or who do not have any medical conditions that affect contraceptive use may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective contraceptive options for women, particularly those at higher risk due to obesity.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in developing new contraceptive methods, but this specific approach targeting obese women is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- California Family Health Council, INC. — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nelson, Anita — California Family Health Council, INC.
- Study coordinator: Nelson, Anita
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.