Investigating quality of life with different hormonal contraceptives in women
Official title: Quality of Life During Different Regimens of Combined Hormonal Contraceptives in Women of Reproductive Age
Run by Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia · NCT06918873 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests how different types of hormonal birth control affect mood and sexual health in women to see which options might improve their overall quality of life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 400 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Pavia, Pavia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 5, 2014 |
| Main results expected | January 2026 |
| Study ends | January 2026 |
| Registry record updated | April 9, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06918873 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are women aged 18-40 who are in stable relationships and seeking combined hormonal contraception.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not seeking hormonal contraception or those outside the reproductive age range may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study examines the psychosexual effects of various combined hormonal contraception regimens in women of reproductive age. It compares different estrogen types, dosages, hormonal combinations, and routes of administration to assess their impact on mood disorders and sexual dysfunction. The goal is to understand how these factors influence the quality of life for women seeking hormonal contraception to prevent unwanted pregnancies. The study will gather data on the incidence of mood disorders and sexual dysfunctions associated with different contraceptive methods.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help identify the most suitable hormonal contraceptive options that minimize mood disorders and sexual dysfunction in women.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have explored the effects of hormonal contraceptives on mood and sexual function, indicating that this area of research has potential for significant findings.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * women of childbearing age (aged 18-40) who seek advice for use of combined hormonal contraception (CHC). * stable relationship
Where it's running
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Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, SSD Ostetricia e Ginecologia 2 - Riproduzione e Procreazione Medicalmente Assistita
Pavia, Pavia, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Rossella Nappi, MD
- Email: r.nappi@smatteo.pv.it
- Phone: +390382503325
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.