A Pilot Functional Performances Study of Two Synthetic Male Condom
WONDALEAF-MEN
1 other identifier
interventional
50
1 country
2
Brief Summary
Over the decades, male condoms had been widely commercialized and used to protect against unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STI). While natural rubber latex (NRL) male condoms has majority proportion of male condoms in the market, synthetic male condoms (SMC) made from polyurethane or other synthetic materials remain new to the consumers. Notably, synthetic male condoms are found to be more durable, non-allergenic and have better compatibility with lubricants when compared to NRL male condoms. The SMCs that have FDA approval and commercially available are AvantiTM (polyisoprene condom), Trojan SupraTM (polyurethane condom) and eZ.onTM (polyurethane condom). Although the effectiveness of SMCs in the prevention of sexually transmitted infections has yet to be established, SMCs are believed to be comparable to NRL male condoms in both STI prevention and contraception protection. Notwithstanding, a recent literature had reported the shortfall on the quality of variant male condoms in the market, especially nonconforming volumetric capacity, burst pressure and freedom from holes. This warrant the current investigation, to evaluate the functional performances of two newly invented synthetic male condoms, branded as "WONDALEAF-CAP" (WLC) and "WONDALEAF-ON-MAN" (WLM). Apart from being made of polyurethane, the major feature of WLC and WLM are nonetheless their adhesive coating on the outer rim of the condom opening which by securely adhering to the foreskin, prevent slippage of condom and spillage of male ejaculate or secretions when the penis is flaccid, and thereby improve the user-friendliness of condom usage.
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participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable
Started Nov 2017
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
2 active sites
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
September 24, 2017
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
October 27, 2017
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
November 1, 2017
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
March 31, 2018
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
March 31, 2018
CompletedJuly 18, 2018
July 1, 2018
5 months
September 24, 2017
July 16, 2018
Conditions
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (3)
Clinical Slippage Rates (CSR)
Number of condoms that slipped completely off the penis during intercourse or withdrawal, divided by the number of condoms used during intercourse; reported as a percentage.
Through study completion, an average of 3 months. In specific, CSR will be evaluated within 24 hours after use of individual condom, for each condom type
Clinical Breakage Rates (CBR)
Number of condoms that broke during intercourse or withdrawal, divided by the number of condoms used during intercourse; reported as a percentage.
Through study completion, an average of 3 months. In specific, CBR will be evaluated within 24 hours after use of individual condom, for each condom type
Clinical Failure Rates (CFR)
CFR is the sum of CSR and CBR for each condom type
Through study completion, an average of 3 months. In specific, CFR will be calculated after completion of four times usage, for each condom type
Secondary Outcomes (5)
Incidence of Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events
Through study completion, an average of 3 months. In specific, it will be measured after completion of four times usage, for each condom type
Comfort in use
Through study completion, an average of 3 months. In specific, it will be measured after completion of four times usage, for each condom type
Ease of insertion and removal
Through study completion, an average of 3 months. In specific, it will be measured after completion of four times usage, for each condom type
Favorability of product attributes
Through study completion, an average of 3 months. In specific, it will be measured after completion of four times usage, for each condom type
Adequacy and feel of lubrication
Through study completion, an average of 3 months. In specific, it will be measured after completion of four times usage, for each condom type
Study Arms (6)
Group A
ACTIVE COMPARATORParticipants will be first given (1) WONDALEAF-CAP, followed by (2) WONDALEAF-ON-MEN, and last with (3) durex-TOGETHER after completion of four times usage for each condom type. The participants will be asked to complete four times of usage for each condom type within three to four months. There will be a baseline survey before the use of the first condom type, and subsequent evaluations upon completion of each condom type.
Group B
ACTIVE COMPARATORParticipants will be first given (1) WONDALEAF-CAP, followed by (2) durex-TOGETHER, and last with (3) WONDALEAF-ON-MEN after completion of four times usage for each condom type. The participants will be asked to complete four times of usage for each condom type within three to four months. There will be a baseline survey before the use of the first condom type, and subsequent evaluations upon completion of each condom type.
Group C
ACTIVE COMPARATORParticipants will be first given (1) WONDALEAF-ON-MEN, followed by (2) durex-TOGETHER, and last with (3) WONDALEAF-CAP after completion of four times usage for each condom type. The participants will be asked to complete four times of usage for each condom type within three to four months. There will be a baseline survey before the use of the first condom type, and subsequent evaluations upon completion of each condom type.
Group D
ACTIVE COMPARATORParticipants will be first given (1) WONDALEAF-ON-MEN, followed by (2) WONDALEAF-CAP, and last with (3) durex-TOGETHER after completion of four times usage for each condom type. The participants will be asked to complete four times of usage for each condom type within three to four months. There will be a baseline survey before the use of the first condom type, and subsequent evaluations upon completion of each condom type.
Group E
ACTIVE COMPARATORParticipants will be first given (1) durex-TOGETHER, followed by (2) WONDALEAF-ON-MEN, and last with (3) WONDALEAF-CAP after completion of four times usage for each condom type. The participants will be asked to complete four times of usage for each condom type within three to four months. There will be a baseline survey before the use of the first condom type, and subsequent evaluations upon completion of each condom type.
Group F
ACTIVE COMPARATORParticipants will be first given (1) durex-TOGETHER, followed by (2) WONDALEAF-CAP, and last with (3) WONDALEAF-ON-MEN after completion of four times usage for each condom type. The participants will be asked to complete four times of usage for each condom type within three to four months. There will be a baseline survey before the use of the first condom type, and subsequent evaluations upon completion of each condom type.
Interventions
1. WONDALEAF-ON-MEN (WLM) is a polyurethane pouch with outstretching adhesive shield. The pouch covers the penis in man user; while the adhesive shield covers the groin regions to provide extra protection for the couples. The pouch is equivalent to marketed polyurethane male; while the adhesive shield is equivalent to marketed polyurethane wound dressing. WLM integrally joined with an adhesive wound dressing, both made of the same polyurethane material. 2. WONDALEAF-CAP (WLC) is a miniature form of WLM: the pouch covers glans penis and the adhesive shield wraps around the shaft of the penis only, thereby emulating the configuration of a donned regular condom on the penis. Because of the adhesive coating, WLC overcomes the problems of slippage when the penis is flaccid. 3. The durex-TOGETHER serves as the active comparator in this study. It is a transparent natural rubber latex male condom which is commercially available.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Their female sexual partners are not at risk of pregnancy (using alternate contraception);
- They don't have known sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS;
- They should be experienced condom users, minimum 10 male condoms used in the last 12 months;
- They are between 18 to 45 years of age;
- They are in a monogamous heterosexual relationship and agree to practice vaginal sex only using male condoms provided by the study.
You may not qualify if:
- couples who work for the research team or who are close relatives of the research team;
- men with known allergy to natural rubber latex;
- men with known sensitivity to the residual chemicals used in the manufacture of natural rubber latex condoms or the test condom materials;
- couples where one knowingly has a sexually transmitted infection.
- couples who are pregnant in time of recruitment
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Clinical Research Centre, Malaysialead
- Twin Catalyst Sdn. Bhd.collaborator
- Sarawak Research Societycollaborator
Study Sites (2)
Sarawak Family Planning Association
Kuching, Sarawak, 93400, Malaysia
Sarawak Research Society
Kuching, Sarawak, 94200, Malaysia
Related Publications (6)
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PMID: 12201325BACKGROUNDDuarte JT, de Almeida AE, de Mello Pereira Abrantes S. Quality evaluation of commercially available male condoms in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2009-2011. Reprod Health. 2016 Dec 7;13(1):145. doi: 10.1186/s12978-016-0254-5.
PMID: 27923380BACKGROUNDFontanet AL, Saba J, Chandelying V, Sakondhavat C, Bhiraleus P, Rugpao S, Chongsomchai C, Kiriwat O, Tovanabutra S, Dally L, Lange JM, Rojanapithayakorn W. Protection against sexually transmitted diseases by granting sex workers in Thailand the choice of using the male or female condom: results from a randomized controlled trial. AIDS. 1998 Oct 1;12(14):1851-9. doi: 10.1097/00002030-199814000-00017.
PMID: 9792386BACKGROUNDFrench PP, Latka M, Gollub EL, Rogers C, Hoover DR, Stein ZA. Use-effectiveness of the female versus male condom in preventing sexually transmitted disease in women. Sex Transm Dis. 2003 May;30(5):433-9. doi: 10.1097/00007435-200305000-00010.
PMID: 12916135BACKGROUNDGallo MF, Grimes DA, Lopez LM, Schulz KF. Non-latex versus latex male condoms for contraception. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006 Jan 25;2006(1):CD003550. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003550.pub2.
PMID: 16437459BACKGROUNDTing CY, Ting RS, Lim CJ, King TL, Ting H, Gerofi J. Pilot study on functional performance and acceptability of two new synthetic adhesive male condoms (Wondaleaf): a randomized cross-over trial. Contraception. 2019 Jul;100(1):65-71. doi: 10.1016/j.contraception.2019.02.013. Epub 2019 Mar 11.
PMID: 30871936DERIVED
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Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Chuo Yew Ting, BPharm., MPhil.
(1) Sarawak Research Society, (2) Sarawak State Health Department, Ministry of Health
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- SINGLE
- Who Masked
- OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
- Masking Details
- Throughout the study, neither participating couples, clinic staff, research assistants or researchers are masked to condom assignment as there are observable differences on packaging and design between the test condom (WLC and WLM) and the control condom (durex-Together). However, statisticians, sponsors, and medical reviewers are masked until completion of the final report to minimize biases potentially emerge during data analyses and results reporting.
- Purpose
- DEVICE FEASIBILITY
- Intervention Model
- CROSSOVER
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
September 24, 2017
First Posted
October 27, 2017
Study Start
November 1, 2017
Primary Completion
March 31, 2018
Study Completion
March 31, 2018
Last Updated
July 18, 2018
Record last verified: 2018-07
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share