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Reduction of Premature Discontinuation of Contraceptive Implants by Advance Provision of an OCP-based Participant Intervention: Randomized Clinical Trial
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Ethinyl Estradiol / Norgestimate Oral Tablet for Contraception Behavior. Completed, enrolled 600 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
To compare rates of etonogestrel implant discontinuation in implant initiators who are given advance provision of combined oral contraceptive pills (COCs) and a bleeding rescue regimen (COCR intervention) to participants given standard counseling (comparator).
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Those who desire COCs as an intervention are prescribed (over the phone) or given (in person) 3 packs of COCs. They are told to take one pill per day until the first pack is complete and save the remaining 2 packs for possible future use.