Effectiveness of BufferGel as a Vaginal Contraceptive

Summary

BufferGel is a new contraceptive gel designed to be used with a diaphragm. In addition to preventing pregnancy, BufferGel may also prevent some types of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). This study will compare BufferGel to Gynol II, a currently available contraceptive gel.

Timeline

Start

2001-09

Primary completion

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Completion

2005-04

Publications

• Barnhart KT, Rosenberg MJ, MacKay HT, Blithe DL, Higgins J, Walsh T, Wan L, Thomas M, Creinin MD, Westhoff C, Schlaff W, Archer DF, Ayers C, Kaunitz A, Das S, Moench TR. Contraceptive efficacy of a novel spermicidal microbicide used with a diaphragm: a randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Sep;110(3):577-86. doi: 10.1097/01.AOG.0000278078.45640.13.

Drugs

Indications