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The Over The Counter Pill National Study

NCT05988983 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

Study Summary

This is a prospective cohort study of individuals purchasing the oral contraceptive pill over the counter (OTC) in pharmacies in 32 US states. The comparison group is people receiving a prescription (Rx) for oral contraception. Both groups will be followed for one year to examine contraceptive continuation rates. This study will also identify who is using the pill OTC and why and evaluate differences in pregnancy intention and measures of contraceptive agency between the two groups.

Interventions

  • OTHER Availability of OTC contraceptive pill

Study Locations (1)

Oregon

  • Oregon Health & Science University — Portland

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 1,026 participants
Start Date 2024-05-01
Est. Completion 2026-03

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What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT05988983

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT05988983 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 1,026 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Oregon Health and Science University, which has 665 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.

The record links to 4 conditions, with Contraception appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Availability of OTC contraceptive pill is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.

Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT05988983 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Oregon. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT05988983 about?

NCT05988983 is a clinical study titled "The Over The Counter Pill National Study". This is a prospective cohort study of individuals purchasing the oral contraceptive pill over the counter (OTC) in pharmacies in 32 US states. The comparison group is people receiving a prescription (Rx) for oral contraception. Both groups will be followed for one year to examine contraceptive conti...

What is the current status of trial NCT05988983?

This trial is currently active not recruiting. The enrollment target is 1,026 participants. The study started on 2024-05-01. Estimated completion is 2026-03.

What conditions does trial NCT05988983 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Contraception, Health Care Utilization, Contraceptive Usage, Contraception Behavior. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05988983?

The interventions under investigation include: Availability of OTC contraceptive pill (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05988983?

This trial is sponsored by Oregon Health and Science University, which has 665 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.

Where is trial NCT05988983 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Oregon. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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