Same-day etonogestrel implant for emergency contraception
Official title: Generating evidence to improve same-day etonogestrel implant insertion for emergency contraception
Funded at Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah · NIH-11330400 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study to understand how well the etonogestrel implant works as emergency contraception, with and without a little oral LNG, especially for people with higher BMI.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2023 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $553,343 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD110391-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11330400 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals seeking emergency contraception who are considering an ENG implant, with varying BMI ranges and clinic access.
✕Less likely to help
People who do not pursue an implant for contraception or who use alternative methods may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project looks at whether starting an etonogestrel implant right away can function as emergency contraception and/or provide ongoing protection. It will compare scenarios where a short course of oral levonorgestrel is given at the same time, to see if it improves effectiveness. Researchers will examine how body mass index and other factors influence outcomes, using clinical follow-up data. The findings could help clinicians decide when to offer the ENG implant as EC and how to counsel patients about BMI-related differences. The study is conducted at the University of Utah under the guidance of Lori Marie Gawron and aims to fill gaps in evidence to support clinical practice.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the results could make ENG implants a more effective and accessible option for emergency contraception.
How similar studies have gone: Prior data on ENG implants for EC are limited, so this study addresses a relatively novel area with potential for impactful findings.
Where this research is happening
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Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah
Salt Lake City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gawron, Lori Marie — Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Gawron, Lori Marie
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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.