Comparison of Norethindrone-Containing OCPs to Desogestrel OCPs and Depo- Provera in Women.
Abstract
This first summary report details the specific activities that have occurred during Year 1 of funding (September 23, 1996 through September 22, 1997). According to the SOW, 4 major objectives and related tasks were to be completed during this period. Significant progress across each major objective was achieved. Specifically, the necessary infrastructure to implement this study protocol was developed including: customized self-report questionnaires; written scripts and outlines for initial and follow-up visits; and electronic databases to monitor recruitment, tracking, and contraceptive discontinuation. Additionally, recruitment of the active-duty and civilian cohort was initiated. To date, a total of 90 women have completed their initial medical visit and initial self-report measures and 47 subjects have been seen for their 3 month follow-up visit. Although we were to have enrolled a total of 225 subjects by the end of Year 1, efforts have been hampered by otherwise eligible subjects currently using hormonal contraception and civilian employees exhibiting excessive body weight. In addition, active-duty women cannot receive compensation per installation policy. Each obstacle has been addressed and we have identified several strategies to meet our projected enrollment of 450 subjects. These include direct mail solicitation, use of electronic mail to publicize our study, and expanding our recruitment efforts to other area military bases.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA336664
Entities
People
- Abbey B. Berenson
Organizations
- University of Texas at Austin