Pregnancy
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this trial is to determine whether providing non-contracepting women with gonorrhea or chlamydial infection with advanced provision emergency contraception (APEC) and condoms decreases their risk of becoming pregnant.
Interventions
DRUGlevonorgestrel 0.75mg taken twice 12 hours apart (Plan B) and condoms
levonorgestrel 0.75mg taken twice 12 hours apart (Plan B). Study subjects to take medication after unprotected vaginal intercourse
Sponsors
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
University of Washington
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
16 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Non-contracepting women \>15 years of age who were reported to Public Health Seattle & King County with a diagnosis for gonorrhea or chlamydial infection and who were interviewed by public health staff for purposes of partner notification
Exclusion criteria
* Use of effective contraception (hormonal contraception, IUD, diaphragm); sex with only one partner in the preceding 60 days who was status post vasectomy; age \<15; inability to speak English; history of tubal ligation, hysterectomy, or menopause.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pregnancy | 1 year - measured via interview every 3 months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Abortion | 1 year - measured via interview every 3 months |
| Condom use | Measured every 3 months for one year |
| Use of hormonal contraception | Measured via interview every 3 months for one year |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed