A Clinical Investigation to Assess the Performance of a Polyurethane Condom Versus a Latex Condom in Healthy Monogamous Couples

NCT ID: NCT04134039

Last Updated: 2021-09-16

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE4

Total Enrollment

470 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-02-09

Study Completion Date

2021-07-05

Brief Summary

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This investigation is designed to evaluate the performance rate of a polyurethane (PU) condom versus a standard natural rubber latex (NRL) condom.

Detailed Description

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In this clinical investigation, a new PU male condom (test condom) will be evaluated against a marketed NRL male condom (reference condom). This clinical investigation will also evaluate the in-use tolerance of the test and reference condoms.

Conditions

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Control of Pregnancy Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

The condom types will be tested in a 2-way cross-over design where couples will be randomised to use each of the 2 condom types in a defined order, according to the randomisation schedule.
Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Investigators Outcome Assessors
Each condom will be individually wrapped in its primary packet then be put in an identical box. All branding will be masked.

Study Groups

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Polyurethane (PU) condom

Following randomisation each couple will be given one set of 7 condoms as per randomisation schedule. After use of at least 5 condoms, couples will return to the clinic site for collection of their next set of condoms. Each couple will test a maximum of 14 condoms during their participation in the investigation.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Polyurethane (PU) condom

Intervention Type DEVICE

A minimum of 5 condoms (maximum 7 condoms) of each condom type will be provided to couples to be used during vaginal intercourse over a 4 week period, the assessment period. Couples will repeat the assessment period each of the 2 condom types.

Natural Rubber Latex (NRL) condom

Intervention Type DEVICE

A minimum of 5 condoms (maximum 7 condoms) of each condom type will be provided to couples to be used during vaginal intercourse over a 4 week period, the assessment period. Couples will repeat the assessment period each of the 2 condom types.

Natural Rubber Latex (NRL) condom

Following randomisation each couple will be given one set of 7 condoms as per randomisation schedule. After use of at least 5 condoms, couples will return to the clinic site for collection of their next set of condoms. Each couple will test a maximum of 14 condoms during their participation in the investigation.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Polyurethane (PU) condom

Intervention Type DEVICE

A minimum of 5 condoms (maximum 7 condoms) of each condom type will be provided to couples to be used during vaginal intercourse over a 4 week period, the assessment period. Couples will repeat the assessment period each of the 2 condom types.

Natural Rubber Latex (NRL) condom

Intervention Type DEVICE

A minimum of 5 condoms (maximum 7 condoms) of each condom type will be provided to couples to be used during vaginal intercourse over a 4 week period, the assessment period. Couples will repeat the assessment period each of the 2 condom types.

Interventions

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Polyurethane (PU) condom

A minimum of 5 condoms (maximum 7 condoms) of each condom type will be provided to couples to be used during vaginal intercourse over a 4 week period, the assessment period. Couples will repeat the assessment period each of the 2 condom types.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Natural Rubber Latex (NRL) condom

A minimum of 5 condoms (maximum 7 condoms) of each condom type will be provided to couples to be used during vaginal intercourse over a 4 week period, the assessment period. Couples will repeat the assessment period each of the 2 condom types.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. A male and a female subject aged: 18 - 60 years inclusive.
2. All subjects must be generally healthy and in a mutually monogamous heterosexual relationship - current relationship ≥ 3 months.
3. All couples must be sexually active and agree to have penile-vaginal intercourse with a frequency sufficient to meet protocol requirements (a minimum of 5 coital acts over 4 weeks).
4. The female partner should already be on an established highly effective form of non-barrier contraception, unless post-menopausal.
5. Couples must agree not to use drugs or non-investigational devices that can affect sexual performance.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Either partner is or becomes aware of an allergy or sensitivity to the ingredients of the test products, including the test or reference condoms.
2. Either partner has a pre-existing skin condition (severe eczema/ psoriasis) or systemic allergic reactions or as confirmed by the subject and physical examination.
3. Either partner that needs to use condoms for a specific sexually transmitted infection (STI) protection e.g. discordance for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or herpes.
4. Subjects that have previous or planned genital surgery, that in the opinion of the Investigator would consider the subject unsuitable to participate in the clinical investigation e.g. laser for abnormal smear.
5. Male partners that have known erectile or ejaculatory dysfunction.
6. A female partner that has been diagnosed with or treated for vaginal complaints (including vaginal dryness) in the previous 3 months which, in the opinion of the investigator, deems the partner unsuitable for the investigation.
7. Any subject who has clinical symptoms or signs of a sexually transmitted diseases (STD) or HIV/ AIDS or has a previous history of high-risk behaviour as judged by the investigator.
8. Female partner using medication which in the investigator's opinion would affect vaginal mucosal secretion, such as Chlorpheniramine at any time in the 14 days (or 5 half-lives of the drug, whichever is longer) before first condom use.
9. A male partner with abnormal penile anatomy that would, in the opinion of the investigator, affect the ability to keep the condom in place during intercourse.
10. Either partner intends to continue to use antihistamines, anti-inflammatory drugs or pain killers for the duration of the investigation.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

60 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Novotech (Australia) Pty Limited

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role collaborator

Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Unnop Jaisamrarn, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital

Locations

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King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital

Bangkok, , Thailand

Site Status

Countries

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Thailand

Other Identifiers

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1003201

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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