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ContraceptionNCT06557499

A 3-way Crossover Clinical Investigation to Assess the Performance of Two Different Sized Polyurethane Condoms Versus a Latex Condom in Healthy Monogamous Couples.

A study testing Polyurethane (PU) male condom-Test condom 1- PU 57 mm and Polyurethane (PU) male condom-Test condom 2- PU 63 mm in people with Contraception, run by Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited at 3 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

This investigation is designed to evaluate the performance rate of two polyurethane male condoms with different sizes and thicknesses versus a standard natural rubber latex (NRL) male condom. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 60 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Contraception
What is being tested?
Polyurethane (PU) male condom-Test condom 1- PU 57 mm and Polyurethane (PU) male condom-Test condom 2- PU 63 mm
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
598 participants
Where
3 sitesUnited States
Study dates
23 Aug 2024to 11 Jul 2025
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 60 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Both partners participating must provide written informed consent.
  • Couples must include a male and female within a heterosexual couple and be between 18 - 60 years of age inclusive.
  • Both partners must be willing to respond to questions about their reproductive and contraceptive history and use of condoms during interviews and respond to self-administered questionnaires as per instructions.
  • Both partners must agree to answer the questions in the condom use questionnaires and two scales as soon as possible and within 2 (+6) hours following each coital act.
  • Both partners must be generally healthy and in a mutually monogamous heterosexual relationship - current relationship ≥ 3 months.
  • All couples must be averaging one act of intercourse weekly, agree to have penile-vaginal intercourse with a frequency sufficient to meet CIP requirements (a minimum of 5 coital acts over 5 weeks per assessment period-).
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  • The female partner must also use an established (as agreed by the Investigator) other highly effective form of non-barrier contraception, unless post-menopausal (confirmed menopausal prior to screening, amenorrhea for at least 12 months after cessation of exogenous hormone treatment) in which case no second form of contraception is required. Highly effective non-barrier contraception includes oral contraceptive (oestrogen and progestogen or progestogen-only hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation), intra-uterine device (IUD) or intra-uterine system (IUS), hormonal implant, injectables, patch and or sterilization of at least one partner (i.e., bilateral tubal ligation, vasectomy deemed medically successful).
  • Both partners must be able to understand instructions for correct use of condoms.
  • Both partners must have an adequate level of literacy to understand and to be able to answer the questionnaires.
  • Both partners must agree to use only the investigational condoms during the time of participation.
  • Participants must agree to use the penis measuring kit provided to measure the erect penis at investigation start.
  • Both partners must agree not to use drugs or non-investigational devices that can affect sexual performance.
  • Both partners must have no known sexually transmitted infections including Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) / acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) (medical history via self-report) (uncomplicated Herpes simplex virus (HSV) and positive Human papillomavirus (HPV) which areis asymptomatic may be included in the investigation study in the opinion of the Investigator).
  • Both partners must agree to use only lubricant(s) provided for the duration of investigation.
  • Both partners must agree not to wear any genital piercing jewellery for the duration of the clinical investigation.
  • Both partners must have no past medical history of any health condition (self-reported) that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would be considered clinically relevant.
  • Couples must have a compatible electronic device with internet access which they are willing to upload questionnaire data to the web-based platform throughout the investigation.
  • Both partners will be available for follow-up.

Who cannot join

  • Either partner is or becomes aware of an allergy or sensitivity to the ingredients of any of the products, including the test or control condoms or any lubrication products provided.
  • Either partner has been receiving daily treatment for their pre-existing skin condition (for example, severe eczema/psoriasis) within the three months prior to the screening for this study.
  • Female partner that is pregnant or desires to become so while participating in investigation, (females of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test as part of screening).
  • Any couple undergoing any form of fertility treatment such as in-vitro fertilisation.
  • Either partner needs to use condoms for sexually transmitted infection (STI) protection (e.g., discordance for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or herpes).
  • Either partner has previous or planned genital surgery that in the opinion of the Investigator would consider the participant unsuitable to participate in the clinical investigation (e.g., laser for abnormal smear).
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  • Either partner are commercial sex workers.
  • Either partner are itinerant persons who will be unable to complete the clinical investigation (e.g., migrant farm workers).
  • Couples that in the opinion of the Investigator, would be unable to complete the investigation.
  • Male partners that have known erectile or ejaculatory dysfunction in the past month.
  • Either partner requires to use/ is using medication or preparations that are applied topically to the genitalia area or intravaginally, other than that supplied for the investigation.
  • 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.
  • Either partner uses any medication which in the investigator's opinion may interfere with the use of condoms.
  • A male partner with abnormal penile anatomy or genital lesion (e.g., balanoposthitis) that would, in the opinion of the Investigator, affect the ability to keep the condom in place during intercourse.
  • Either partner is suffering from any health conditions (self-reported) or any condition which could, in the opinion of the Investigator, affect the outcome of the investigation or affect their safety if they participate.
  • Either partner have participated in a clinical trial in the previous month which could, in the opinion of the Investigator, affect the outcome of the investigation.
  • Either partner is an employee of the investigational Sponsor or affiliated with the clinical research centre (i.e., enrolment of the Investigator, his/ her family members, employees and other dependent persons).
  • Either partner has a recent history of drug/alcohol abuse within the previous 12 months.
  • Either partner has an inability to follow the procedures of the investigation, (e.g., due to language problems, psychological disorders, health conditions such as dementia).
  • Either partner is unable, in the opinion of the Investigator, to fully comply with the investigation requirements.

Trial locations and contacts

3 sites in 1 country.

United States3 sites
  • Essential Access Health-Berkeley

    Berkeley, California, 90010

  • Essential Access Health -Los Angeles

    Los Angeles, California, 90017

  • Essential Acess Health- Seattle

    Seattle, Washington, 98005

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About this study

Official title: A Randomized, Data Analyst-masked, 3-way Cross-over, Pivotal Clinical Investigation to Evaluate the Performance of Two Polyurethane Male Condoms With Different Size and Thickness in Healthy Monogamous Couples During Vaginal Intercourse Compared With a Commercially Available Thin Latex Male Condom.

This investigation is designed to evaluate the performance rate of two polyurethane male condoms with different sizes and thicknesses versus a standard natural rubber latex (NRL) male condom.

The purpose of this study is to see how well the experimental condoms perform compared to the latex rubber condom (for example, how often the different condom types break or slip off the penis).

Sponsor also wants to find out how well couples like using the three condom types and whether they experience any problems when using the condoms (for example, irritation or discomfort).

Read the detailed description

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

Conditions
Contraception
Being tested
Polyurethane (PU) male condom-Test condom 1- PU 57 mm, Polyurethane (PU) male condom-Test condom 2- PU 63 mm, Natural Rubber Latex (NRL) male condom- Control condom
Keywords
Condoms, Slippage, Breakage

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Polyurethane (PU) male condom-Test condom 1- PU 57 mmDevice

    A minimum of 5 condoms of each condom type will be provided to couples to be used during vaginal intercourse over a maximum 5-week period (assessment period). Couples will repeat the assessment period for each of the 3 condom types.

  • Polyurethane (PU) male condom-Test condom 2- PU 63 mmDevice

    A minimum of 5 condoms of each condom type will be provided to couples to be used during vaginal intercourse over a maximum 5-week period (assessment period). Couples will repeat the assessment period for each of the 3 condom types.

  • Natural Rubber Latex (NRL) male condom- Control condomDevice

    A minimum of 5 condoms of each condom type will be provided to couples to be used during vaginal intercourse over a maximum 5-week period (assessment period). Couples will repeat the assessment period for each of the 3 condom types.

Study groups in NCT06557499
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Test Condom 1- Polyurethane (PU) 57 mmExperimentalFollowing randomisation, couples received a carton of Test Condom 1 (polyurethane [PU], 57 mm) for its assigned assessment period. The couples were instructed to use at least 5 condoms for penile-vaginal intercourse during the assessment period, which lasted up to five weeks
Receives: Device: Polyurethane (PU) male condom-Test condom 1- PU 57 mm
Test Condom 1- Polyurethane (PU) 63 mmExperimentalFollowing randomisation, couples received a carton of Test Condom 2 (polyurethane [PU], 63 mm) for its assigned assessment period. The couples were instructed to use at least 5 condoms for penile-vaginal intercourse during the assessment period, which lasted up to five weeks
Receives: Device: Polyurethane (PU) male condom-Test condom 2- PU 63 mm
Control Condom: Natural Rubber Latex (NRL) 57 mmActive comparatorFollowing randomisation, couples received a carton of Control condom: Natural Rubber Latex (NRL) 57 mm for its assigned assessment period. The couples were instructed to use at least 5 condoms for penile-vaginal intercourse during the assessment period, which lasted up to five weeks
Receives: Device: Natural Rubber Latex (NRL) male condom- Control condom

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Total Clinical Failure Rate of Polyurethane (PU) Male (Test Condom 1: PU 57 mm) Condom Compared to Control Condom: Natural Rubber Latex (NRL) 57 mm Male Condom.

    The total clinical failure rate (combined breakage and slippage) of PU male test condom (Test condom 1) compared to the NRL male control condom.

    Clinical failure rate is calculated as the number of condoms with at least 1 acute clinical failure event divided by the number of condoms used during intercourse, reported as a percentage. Clinical failure events, defined in ISO 29943-1:2017, reported by participants.

    Measured: within 8 hours following each coital act for each condom use

  2. Total Clinical Failure Rate of Polyurethane (PU) Male (Test Condom 2: PU 63 mm) Condom Compared to Control Condom: Natural Rubber Latex (NRL) 57 mm Male Condom.

    The total clinical failure rate (combined breakage and slippage) of PU male test condom (Test condom 2) compared to the NRL male control condom.

    Clinical failure rate is calculated as the number of condoms with at least 1 acute clinical failure event divided by the number of condoms used during intercourse, reported as a percentage. Clinical failure events, defined in ISO 29943-1:2017, reported by participants.

    Measured: within 8 hours following each coital act for each condom use

Secondary outcomes (7)
  1. Clinical Breakage Rate of PU Male Test Condom 1 Compared to NRL Male Control Condom

    The total clinical breakage rate of the PU male test condom (Test condom 1) compared to the NRL male control condom when used during vaginal intercourse.

    The total clinical breakage rate is determined from the number of condoms broken or torn during vaginal intercourse or withdrawal from the vagina divided by the number of condoms used during intercourse, reported as a percentage.

    Measured: within 8 hours following each coital act for each condom use

  2. Clinical Slippage Rate of PU Male Test Condom 1 Compared to NRL Male Control Condom

    The total clinical slippage rate of the PU male test condom (Test condom 1) compared to the NRL male control condom when used during vaginal intercourse.

    The total clinical slippage rate is determined from the number of condoms that slipped completely off the penis during intercourse or withdrawal from the vagina, divided by the number of condoms used during vaginal intercourse, reported as a percentage.

    Measured: within 8 hours following each coital act for each condom use

  3. Clinical Breakage Rate of PU Male Test Condom 2 Compared to NRL Male Control Condom

    The total clinical breakage rate of the PU male test condom (Test condom 2) compared to the NRL male control condom when used during vaginal intercourse.

    The total clinical breakage rate is determined from the number of condoms broken or torn during vaginal intercourse or withdrawal from the vagina divided by the number of condoms used during intercourse, reported as a percentage.

    Measured: within 8 hours following each coital act for each condom use

  4. Clinical Slippage Rate of PU Male Test Condom 2 Compared to NRL Male Control Condom

    The total clinical slippage rate of the PU male test condom (Test condom 2) compared to the NRL male control condom when used during vaginal intercourse.

    Measured: within 8 hours following each coital act for each condom use

  5. Non-clinical Breakage Rate for Each of the PU Male Condoms (Test Condom 1 and Test Condom 2) and the NRL Male Control Condom.

    The total non-clinical breakage for each of the PU male test condom and the NRL male control condom when used during vaginal intercourse.

    Measured: within 8 hours following each coital act for each condom use

  6. Non-clinical Slippage Respectively of Each PU Male Test Condom (Test Condom 1 and Test Condom 2) and the NRL Male Control Condom.

    The total non-clinical slippage rate for each of the PU male test condoms and the NRL male control condom when used during vaginal intercourse.

    Measured: within 8 hours following each coital act for each condom use

  7. User Acceptability/In-use Tolerability of the 2 PU Male Test Condoms (Test Condom 1 and Test Condom 2) and the NRL Male Control Condom.

    User acceptability, experience, and preference for each condom type will be evaluated through participant-perceived questions.

    Participant's experience on the use of each type of condoms [Acceptability as assessed by participant perceived questionnaires-End of Condom Use Period Questionnaire (ECUPQ) (designed by following ISO 29943-1). ECUPQ uses a 10 point scale with 1 representing agreement 'to the least degree (not at all)' and 10 agree 'to the most degree'.

    Measured: within 8 hours following each coital act for each condom use

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted16 Aug 2024
  2. Study start23 Aug 2024
  3. Primary completion11 Jul 2025
  4. Study completion11 Jul 2025

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Model description
The condom types will be tested in a 3-way cross-over design where couples will be randomised to use each of the 3 condom types in a defined order, according to the randomisation schedule.
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
598 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06557499
Sponsor's protocol ID
2628301
Status last verified
Jul 2026
First submitted
24 Jul 2024
Last updated
24 Jul 2026
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
Yes
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Polyurethane (PU) male condom-Test condom 1- PU 57 mm and Polyurethane (PU) male condom-Test condom 2- PU 63 mm in people with Contraception, run by Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited at 3 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 18 inclusion and 20 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 24 Jul 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 3 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 24 Jul 2026). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Total Clinical Failure Rate of Polyurethane (PU) Male (Test Condom 1: PU 57 mm) Condom Compared to Control Condom: Natural Rubber Latex (NRL) 57 mm Male Condom. (time frame: within 8 hours following each coital act for each condom use). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 24 Jul 2026.

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