Pilot Bi-Lateral Tubal Occlusion Trial for Female Permanent Contraception (NCT03067272) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Pilot Bi-Lateral Tubal Occlusion Trial for Female Permanent Contraception
United States49 participantsStarted 2017-03-15
Plain-language summary
Prospective, multi-center, pilot study evaluating the safety of the FemBloc® Permanent Contraceptive System for female sterilization in preventing pregnancy.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years – 45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Female, 21 - 45 years of age desiring permanent birth control
* Agreement to use temporary birth control (excluding IUC) until documented occlusion
* Sexually active (minimum of 4 coital acts per month) with male partner who is not known or suspected to be sterile
* At low risk for sexually transmitted infection and / or monogamous
* Reasonably certain subject is not pregnant at time of screening and procedure visits
* Willing to accept the risk of pregnancy while relying solely on FemBloc for contraception
* Signs informed consent agreeing to the protocol requirements and is able to meet the trial schedule
Exclusion Criteria:
* Uncertainty about the desire to end fertility
* Suspected or confirmed pregnancy
* Prior tubal surgery
* Uterine anomaly such as unicornuate, bicornuate, arcuate, septate, and didelphic
* Known endometrial or myometrial conditions (e.g. submucous leiomyoma) or uterine position (e.g. retroflexion or anteflexion) that would interfere with insertion tube midline fundal placement, access to uterine cornua, or lateral deployment of the catheters
* Any condition which may prohibit proper visualization of the cervix or not allow the uterus to be appropriately instrumented
* Active or untreated pelvic infection
* Presence or suspicion of gynecologic malignancy
* Any condition or medical treatment (e.g. systemic corticosteroids or chemotherapy) that compromises immune system
* Post-partum or pregnancy termination \<6 weeks of scheduled…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Number of subjects who experience an Adverse Event divided by the number of subjects exposed to the FemBloc treatment procedure