The Contraceptive Efficacy and Safety of an Intravaginal Acetic Acid Thermoreversible Gel on Chinese Women.
contraception
The Efficacy and Safety of an Intravaginal Acetic Acid Thermoreversible Gel on Chinese Women of Reproductive Age Compared With Nonoxinol Gel: A Multi-central Phase II, Triple-blind, Randomized Trial
National Research Institute for Family Planning, China
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June 30, 2025
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Brief Summary
The study aims to explore the efficacy and safety of an intravaginal acetic acid thermoreversible gel in Chinese women of reproductive age, comparing it with nonoxinol gel by assessing the six-month Pearl Index and the incidence of any side effects.
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Recruitment status
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Estimated enrollment
240 participants
Study completion date
June 30, 2026
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Listed locations
1 countries · 4 sites
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Study Timeline
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Study Start
January 1, 2024
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First Submitted
January 2, 2024
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First Posted
January 12, 2024
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Primary Completion
June 30, 2025
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June 30, 2026
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Pregnancy due to contraceptive failure under correct use and pregnancy due to incorrect and or discontinuous use will be respectively observed for six months for both groups.
Six months
Pregnancy rate during three months
A cumulative incidence will be calculated according to the number of pregnancies during the first three months.
Three months
Pregnancy rate during six months
A cumulative incidence will be calculated according to the number of pregnancies during the whole six months.
Six months
Termination rate during three months
The termination due to any complications will be observed respectively in both groups during the first three months.
Three months
Termination rate during six months
The termination due to any complications will be observed respectively in both groups during the whole six months.
Six months
Secondary Outcomes (5)
Complaint of adverse reactions
Six months
Biochemical index
Six months
Adherence use
Six months
Concomitant drugs
Six months
Vaginal internal environment
Six months
Study Arms (2)
Intervention group
EXPERIMENTAL
An acetic acid thermoreversible gel developed by Shanghai Jinxiang Latex Products Co. will be allocated to the intervention group.
Drug: ancetate gel
Controlled group
ACTIVE COMPARATOR
Nonoxinol gel produced by China Pharmaceutical University Pharmacy Co., Ltd will be allocated to the cotrolled group.
Drug: nonoxinol gel
Interventions
ancetate gelDrug
An acetic acid thermoreversible gel produced by Shanghai Jinxiang Latex Products Co. will be utilized for the intervention. Each product weighs 4.85 g and contains 54.45 mg of poloxamer 407-acetic acid. The investigators will stockpile the product and distribute a total of 72 doses on the first day, at the end of the second month, and at the end of the fourth month of follow-up, respectively, after concealing the product's name. Participants will receive instructions to apply the medication transvaginally, one dose at a time, during each instance of sexual activity.
Intervention group
nonoxinol gelDrug
Eligibility Criteria
Age20 Years - 45 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)
You may qualify if:
\) Aged between 20 and 45 years old;
\) Regular menstrual cycles (cycle length 25-35 days, menstruation lasting up to 7 days);
The nonoxinol gel produced by China Pharmaceutical University Pharmacy Co., Ltd will be utilized for the intervention. Each product weighs 5 g and contains 50 mg of N-9. The investigators will stockpile the product and distribute a total of 72 doses on the first day, at the end of the second month, and at the end of the fourth month of follow-up, respectively, after concealing the product's name. Participants will receive instructions to apply the medication transvaginally, one dose at a time, during each instance of sexual activity.
Controlled group
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\) Have a history of pregnancy with the current partner at least once;
\) Currently engaging in regular sexual activity and planning to do so in the next six months (at least once a week);
\) Have not used hormonal contraceptive methods in the past 3 months;
\) Normal menstrual cycles have resumed after the removal of an intrauterine device;
\) Normal menstrual cycles have resumed after a previous miscarriage;
\) Breastfeeding women with normal menstrual cycles resumed;
\) No apparent gynecological abnormalities confirmed through examination, and normal cervical cytology (Pap smear grade I according to the Bethesda system);
\) Reliance on the investigational drug as the sole contraceptive method during the study period;
\) Willing to participate in this study, adhere to required follow-up visits, and voluntarily sign the informed consent form.
You may not qualify if:
\) Amenorrhoea for more than 1 month, suspected pregnancy;
\) Moderate to severe erosive changes in the cervix;
\) Vaginal cleanliness grade III or above;
\) Trichomonas, fungal vaginitis, and bacterial vaginosis, among other conditions, have not been cured;
\) Uterine prolapse of degree II or above and severe protrusion of the anterior and posterior vaginal walls;
\) Unexplained vaginal bleeding;
\) Genital tract deformities;
\) Malignant tumors of the genital tract;
\) Moderate or severe urinary incontinence;
\) Recurrent urinary tract infections;
\) History of allergy to acetic acid and/or nonoxinol.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
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Study Completion
June 30, 2026
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Last Updated
January 12, 2024
Record last verified: 2024-01
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