Adding piroxicam to emergency contraception pill
Treatments studied
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests if adding a common anti-inflammatory drug (piroxicam) to the standard emergency contraception pill (levonorgestrel) makes it more effective at preventing pregnancy. It is for people who need emergency contraception after unprotected sex and are willing to follow the study procedures.
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Who can take part
- Are between 16 and 35 years old
- Had unprotected sex within the last 72 hours (3 days)
- Have a regular menstrual cycle (21–35 days long) and know your last period date
- Are not pregnant and not breastfeeding or postpartum without a period
- Have not used hormonal contraception or NSAIDs (like ibuprofen or aspirin) in the past week
- Can receive text messages and are willing to do a urine pregnancy test in a month
Quick eligibility check
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