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NCT Number: NCT01200576

A Prospective Observational Study of the Clinical Performance of Zarin in Madagascar

This one-year observational study will monitor the contraceptive effectiveness, safety and acceptability of Zarin during the first year of use after the method has been approved for public use in Madagascar. It will be implemented by Marie Stopes Madagascar with technical support from Marie Stopes International and FHI. 300 women of reproductive age who selected Zarin as their primary method of contraception will be enrolled in the study at the MSM outreach sites and static clinics.

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Key information

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Marie Stopes Madagascar Mobile Outreach Sites and Static Clinics

Madagascar

About this study

This one-year observational study will monitor the contraceptive effectiveness, safety and acceptability of Zarin during the first year of use after the method has been approved for public use in Madagascar. It will be implemented by Marie Stopes Madagascar with technical support from Marie Stopes International and FHI. 300 women of reproductive age who selected Zarin as their primary method of contraception will be enrolled in the study at the MSM outreach sites and static clinics.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • be a participant of the MSM service evaluation and continue using Zarin at 3 months
  • agree at the time of Zarin insertion to be contacted regarding an opportunity to participate in more research related to the implant

Exclusion criteria

-

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. The cumulative probability of pregnancy through one year

    Time frame: 1 year

  2. Prevalence and incidence rate of adverse events

    Time frame: 1 year

  3. Prevalence and incidence rates of immediate and delayed complications associated with insertion or removal

    Time frame: 1 year

  4. The cumulative probability of early discontinuation through one year

    Time frame: 1 year

  5. Reasons for discontinuation

    Time frame: 1 year

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

FHI 360

Other

Collaborators

  • Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
  • Marie Stopes International

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2010
Primary completion
2012
Study completion
2012
First posted
Sep 13, 2010
Registry last updated
Mar 29, 2013

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