Clinical trials
Contraception clinical trials
Below are recruiting contraception clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 82 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05550064Recruiting
Counseling on birth control during late pregnancy
This study tests a structured counseling program to help you choose and plan birth control after you deliver. It may help you feel more confident about preventing pregnancy in the months after birth.
FalunAges 18 years+ - NCT07075536Enrolling by invitation
Web tool for birth control decisions with health conditions
This trial tests a web-based tool designed to help people with health conditions make informed choices about birth control. If you have a medical condition or take certain medications and want to discuss contraception with your doctor, this tool may help guide your conversation.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–49 - NCT07511439RecruitingPhase 4
What happens when you stop birth control pills
This study looks at how stopping a common type of birth control pill affects brain chemicals. It may help explain mood changes some women experience.
CopenhagenAges 18–39 - NCT06990724Recruiting
Testing a video game to help teens use birth control
This trial tests a video game called 'No Baby No' to see if it can help adolescents ages 15 to 20 use birth control more consistently. If you are a teen who can read English or Spanish and have a smartphone or email, you may be able to join.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 15–20 - NCT06296797Recruiting
Learning about permanent birth control options
This study asks people who want to avoid future pregnancy about their views on permanent birth control methods. It may help doctors provide better information to patients.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 21–45 - NCT06682065Recruiting
Telemedicine counseling vs standard care for abortion patients
This study compares video counseling (telemedicine) to standard in-person counseling for people seeking an abortion. It aims to see if telemedicine is a good option for discussing birth control afterward.
Cape TownAges 18 years+ - NCT06162611RecruitingPhase 4
Emergency contraception with implant and pill
This study tests whether starting the birth control implant (Nexplanon) right after taking emergency contraceptive pills can be a safe and effective way to prevent pregnancy. You might qualify if you've had unprotected sex in the last 3 days and want a long-term birth control option.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18–35 - NCT07365904RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new contraceptive patch for ovulation prevention
This trial tests a new contraceptive patch to see if it can prevent ovulation (the release of an egg). If you are a healthy woman looking for a non-hormonal birth control option, this study may be a good fit.
BerlinAges 18–35 - NCT07201402RecruitingPhase 2
A long-term study of a shoulder blade contraceptive implant
This trial tests a new way to place a contraceptive implant (a small rod that prevents pregnancy) into the shoulder blade area instead of the arm. It might be a good option if you want long-term birth control and are healthy.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–45 - NCT07630064Recruiting
Flo Digital Contraceptive Study
This study tests whether a smartphone app combined with an Apple Watch can help you prevent pregnancy by tracking your menstrual cycle and body temperature. You would use the app's guidance to either abstain from sex or use condoms on fertile days.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05237141RecruitingPhase 4
Etonogestrel implant for emergency contraception
This trial studies whether placing an etonogestrel hormonal implant can work as emergency contraception and prevent pregnancy. You may be a good candidate if you have regular periods and are not currently pregnant or trying to get pregnant.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–40 - NCT06823037Recruiting
Birth control access through pharmacist prescribing
This trial tests a new software program that helps pharmacists prescribe birth control. It aims to make getting hormonal contraception easier and faster for patients.
Del Mar, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05702281Recruiting
Testing a new tool to place a copper IUD
This study tests whether a new inserter tool is safe and works well for placing a copper IUD called GYNEFIX. You may help researchers learn if the placement is easier and the device stays properly in place over 3 years.
GhentAges 18–48 - NCT05674513RecruitingPhase 4
Study how metabolism differences affect emergency contraception
This trial looks at whether differences in how your body processes a certain emergency contraceptive can change how well it works. You may be asked to provide a progesterone blood test during your cycle to confirm that ovulation is happening.
Portland, OregonAges 18–40 - NCT05058872RecruitingPhase 4
Study links birth-control hormones to brain reward responses
This Phase 4 study uses brain imaging and daily questions to understand how contraceptive hormones may affect reward and brain signals. You may be able to join if you meet the health, birth-control, and safety requirements for MRI.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT06355713Recruiting
Symptom improvement after Essure implant removal
This study looks at women who are having symptoms from their Essure contraceptive implant and want it removed. It will measure how their symptoms improve after removal and may also include a special brain scan (MRI-PET) to check for changes.
AngersAges 35–75 - NCT07591818Recruiting
How menstrual cycles affect athletic performance and health
This study examines how your menstrual cycle (or birth control pill) affects your athletic performance, health, and body. Researchers will compare female athletes with natural cycles to those using oral contraceptives to understand these differences better.
Cruz Quebrada, OeirasAges 18–30 - NCT05760144RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Endometrial biopsy study in people using hormonal birth control
This early-phase study looks at doing an endometrial biopsy (a small tissue sample from the uterus) in people using a progestin-type contraceptive. It’s meant to test whether this approach works safely and how the uterus responds under these specific conditions.
Portland, OregonAges 18–40 - NCT06727734RecruitingPhase 3
Emergency contraception pill comparison study
This study compares two emergency contraception pills to see which works better. You take one pill after unprotected sex to help prevent pregnancy.
Hong KongAges 18–45 - NCT05444582RecruitingPhase 4
52 mg hormonal IUD placed for emergency or same-day birth control
This study checks whether placing a 52 mg hormonal IUD soon after sex (up to 5 days) or on the same day (under certain timing) is safe and works as birth control. You may be able to join if you need emergency contraception or want to start an IUD right away and meet clinic and pregnancy-safety checks.
San Jose, CaliforniaAges 16–35 - NCT07320651Recruiting
Trial on shared decisions about period care and birth control
This study looks at how to help teens and young adults, ages 12 to 25, make choices together with their doctor about hormone medications for managing periods or birth control.
Geneva, Canton of GenevaAges 12–25 - NCT06334315RecruitingPhase 4
Birth control pill study for healthy women
This study looks at how genes affect the way the body processes birth control pills. You take a low-dose pill for one cycle and have blood draws to measure hormone levels.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–45 - NCT07214012Recruiting
Couples learning about birth control during pregnancy
This study tests a program where you and your partner learn about birth control options together during pregnancy. It aims to help you make a plan that fits your family's needs.
Knoxville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT05022134Enrolling by invitation
CHOICE-AYA program to help teens use birth control
This study tests CHOICE-AYA, a support program that helps adolescents and young adults who are not stably housed choose and stick with birth control. It may help with better birth control use and satisfaction, especially for people facing housing instability.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 14–21
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for contraception?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 82 recruiting contraception studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a contraception trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a contraception trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.