Testing a new gel for male contraception
COORDINATION, MONITORING, FOLLOW-UP, AND EVALUATION OF A CLINICAL TRIAL OF NESTORONE TESTOSTERONE GEL FOR MALE CONTRACEPTION
This study is looking at a new gel that combines Nestorone and Testosterone to see if it can safely and effectively help men prevent pregnancy when used daily, giving couples more options for contraception.
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 ID | NIH-11250937 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the use of a combination gel containing Nestorone and Testosterone for male contraception. The study aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of this gel when applied daily by male partners in couples. Participants will be monitored closely to assess sperm production suppression and overall contraceptive efficacy. The research is part of a broader initiative to expand contraceptive options available to men, addressing the current limitations in male contraceptive methods.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are healthy men in committed relationships who are seeking reversible contraception.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in a stable relationship or those who are not seeking male contraceptive options may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide men with a safe and effective hormonal contraceptive option.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in hormonal male contraceptives, but this specific approach is relatively novel and untested in a large-scale clinical trial.
Where this research is happening
Morrisville, United States
- Health Decisions, INC. — Morrisville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dart, Clint — Health Decisions, INC.
- Study coordinator: Dart, Clint
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.