A Study to Evaluate the PK and PD of IM or SQ Injections of Levonorgestrel Butanoate (LB) for Female Contraception (NCT04143659)
A Phase I Study to Evaluate the Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Profile of Intramuscular or Subcutaneous Injections of Levonorgestrel Butanoate (LB) for Female Contraception
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This is a Phase I multicenter, open-label, dose-ranging, three-dose PK and PD study of injectable LB administered as an IM or SQ injection at 40 mg, and subsequently at 50mg SQ and then 60 mg SQ depending on the preliminary pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic results obtained with 40 mg dosing.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of California, Davis — Davis, California
Age range: 18 Years to 40 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (7 Sites)
- University of California, Davis — Davis, California
- Comprehensive Women's Health Center — Denver, Colorado
- Boston Medical Center Corporation — Boston, Massachusetts
- Columbia University — New York, New York
- Oregon Health and Science University — Portland, Oregon
- University of Utah — Salt Lake City, Utah
- Eastern Virginia Medical School — Norfolk, Virginia
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.