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Official title Pharmacokinetics of Drospirenone Only Pills: A Pre- and Post-Bariatric Surgery Study
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06345560
What this study is testing
What is Drospirenone?
Drospirenone is an investigational medicine, given as an once-daily pill taken by mouth, being studied as a potential treatment for contraception.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to investigate whether bariatric surgery affects Drospirenone only pills absorption
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 45, women only
You may be able to join if
- Thai women aged 18-45 years who are obese and had an appointment for Bariatric surgery at Chulalongkorn Hospital
- Need contraception
- Able to use non-hormonal contraception during the study
- Giving consent
You likely can't join if
- Pregnancy or history of giving birth within 3 months
- Breastfeeding within the 6 months
- History of using DMPA within 12 months
- History of using other types of hormonal birth control pills within 4 weeks
- History of bilateral oophorectomy or hysterectomy
- Suspected ovarian tumor or pathological ovarian cyst
See the full eligibility criteria
- Thai women aged 18-45 years who are obese and had an appointment for Bariatric surgery at Chulalongkorn Hospital
- Need contraception
- Able to use non-hormonal contraception during the study
- Giving consent
- Pregnancy or history of giving birth within 3 months
- Breastfeeding within the 6 months
- History of using DMPA within 12 months
- History of using other types of hormonal birth control pills within 4 weeks
- History of bilateral oophorectomy or hysterectomy
- Suspected ovarian tumor or pathological ovarian cyst
- Regular cigarette smoking
- Contraindications to Drospirenone
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Bangkok, Thailand
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years to 45 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Bangkok, Thailand. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.