NCT00065078

Brief Summary

This study will evaluate a program that provides birth control to low income and minority women through home visits by a community health nurse. The goal of the program is to reduce unwanted pregnancies.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
103

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable pregnancy

Timeline
Completed

Started Jun 2003

Typical duration for not_applicable pregnancy

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 5, 2003

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 16, 2003

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 18, 2003

Completed
2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

July 14, 2005

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 14, 2005

Completed
Last Updated

May 11, 2026

Status Verified

May 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

2.1 years

First QC Date

July 16, 2003

Last Update Submit

May 7, 2026

Conditions

Pregnancy

Keywords

Home-visitsCommunity nurseUnintended pregnancy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Pregnancy

    Twelve month follow-up (June 2004 - July 2025)

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening

    Twelve month follow-up (June 2004 - July 2025)

Study Arms (2)

Control Group

OTHER

The control group receives only Family Planning Counseling.

Other: Family Planning Counseling

Intervention Group

EXPERIMENTAL

The intervention group receives Family Planning Counseling and contraception in the home.

Other: Home dispensing of contraceptionOther: Family Planning Counseling

Interventions

Family Planning CounselingOTHER

Family Planning Counseling

Control GroupIntervention Group
Home dispensing of contraceptionOTHER

Home dispensing of contraception

Intervention Group

Eligibility Criteria

Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Women of child bearing age
  • Not pregnant
  • Interested in delaying pregnancy using oral contraceptives or a depo-provera shot
  • Had sex in the last month or are planning to have sex in the next month
  • Have not used contraception during every sexual encounter within 3 months prior to study entry

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Clackamas County Public Health Division

Oregon City, Oregon, 97045, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Family Planning Services

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Community Health ServicesHealth ServicesHealth Care Facilities Workforce and ServicesReproductive Health Services

Study Officials

  • Alan L Melnick, MD, MPH

    Oregon Health and Science University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 16, 2003

First Posted

July 18, 2003

Study Start

June 5, 2003

Primary Completion

July 14, 2005

Study Completion

July 14, 2005

Last Updated

May 11, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-05

Locations

US(1)