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

Primary Purpose

Control of Pregnancy, Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 4
Locations
Thailand
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Polyurethane (PU) condom
Natural Rubber Latex (NRL) condom
Sponsored by
Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Control of Pregnancy

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 60 Years (Adult)All SexesAccepts Healthy Volunteers

Main 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.

Main 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.

Sites / Locations

  • King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Experimental

Arm Label

Polyurethane (PU) condom

Natural Rubber Latex (NRL) condom

Arm Description

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.

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.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Compared clinical failure rate of condom use between the test condom group and the reference condom group
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, will be reported by subjects.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Performance (clinical slippage rate) of the Polyurethane (PU) condom
Clinical slippage rate is calculated as the number of condoms with at least 1 clinical slippage event divided by the number of condoms used during intercourse, reported as a percentage. Clinical slippage events, defined in ISO 29943-1:2017, will be reported by subjects. A clinical slippage is defined as a condom slipping off completely during intercourse or during withdrawal from the vagina. Slippage that occur because the user failed to hold onto the condom at the base of the penis during withdrawal and/ or because the user delayed withdrawal after sex are to be record as "non-clinical slippage", these events are considered user failures.
Performance (clinical slippage rate) of the Natural Rubber Latex (NRL) condom
Clinical slippage rate is calculated as the number of condoms with at least 1 clinical slippage event divided by the number of condoms used during intercourse, reported as a percentage. Clinical slippage events, defined in ISO 29943-1:2017, will be reported by subjects. A clinical slippage is defined as a condom slipping off completely during intercourse or during withdrawal from the vagina. Slippage that occur because the user failed to hold onto the condom at the base of the penis during withdrawal and/ or because the user delayed withdrawal after sex are to be record as "non-clinical slippage", these events are considered user failures.
Performance (clinical breakage rate) of the Polyurethane (PU) condom
Clinical failure rate is calculated as the number of condoms with at least 1 acute clinical failure event (clinical slippage or clinical breakage) divided by the number of condoms used during intercourse, reported as a percentage. Clinical failure events, defined in ISO 29943-1:2017, will be reported by subjects.
Performance (clinical breakage rate) of the Natural Rubber Latex (NRL) condom
Clinical failure rate is calculated as the number of condoms with at least 1 acute clinical failure event (clinical slippage or clinical breakage) divided by the number of condoms used during intercourse, reported as a percentage. Clinical failure events, defined in ISO 29943-1:2017, will be reported by subjects.
Incidence of treatment-emergent adverse events and adverse device effects, defined in MEDDEV 2.7/3
Subject's experience on the use of each type of condoms [Acceptability and Tolerability
Acceptability and tolerability as assessed by subject perceived questionnaires (designed by following ISO 29943-1)

Full Information

First Posted
October 11, 2019
Last Updated
September 15, 2021
Sponsor
Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited
Collaborators
Novotech (Australia) Pty Limited
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT04134039
Brief Title
A Clinical Investigation to Assess the Performance of a Polyurethane Condom Versus a Latex Condom in Healthy Monogamous Couples
Official Title
A Randomized, Assessor-masked, 2-way Cross-over, Multi-centre, Clinical Investigation to Evaluate the Performance Rate of a Polyurethane Condom in Healthy Monogamous Couples When Compared With a Standard Latex Condom
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
September 2021
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
February 9, 2021 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
July 5, 2021 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
July 5, 2021 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited
Collaborators
Novotech (Australia) Pty Limited

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No

5. Study Description

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

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Control of Pregnancy, Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 4
Interventional Study Model
Crossover Assignment
Model Description
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.
Masking
InvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
Masking Description
Each condom will be individually wrapped in its primary packet then be put in an identical box. All branding will be masked.
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
470 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Polyurethane (PU) condom
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
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.
Arm Title
Natural Rubber Latex (NRL) condom
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
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.
Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
Polyurethane (PU) condom
Intervention Description
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
Intervention Name(s)
Natural Rubber Latex (NRL) condom
Intervention Description
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.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Compared clinical failure rate of condom use between the test condom group and the reference condom group
Description
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, will be reported by subjects.
Time Frame
within 2 hours following each coital act for each condom use
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Performance (clinical slippage rate) of the Polyurethane (PU) condom
Description
Clinical slippage rate is calculated as the number of condoms with at least 1 clinical slippage event divided by the number of condoms used during intercourse, reported as a percentage. Clinical slippage events, defined in ISO 29943-1:2017, will be reported by subjects. A clinical slippage is defined as a condom slipping off completely during intercourse or during withdrawal from the vagina. Slippage that occur because the user failed to hold onto the condom at the base of the penis during withdrawal and/ or because the user delayed withdrawal after sex are to be record as "non-clinical slippage", these events are considered user failures.
Time Frame
within 2 hours following each coital act for each condom use
Title
Performance (clinical slippage rate) of the Natural Rubber Latex (NRL) condom
Description
Clinical slippage rate is calculated as the number of condoms with at least 1 clinical slippage event divided by the number of condoms used during intercourse, reported as a percentage. Clinical slippage events, defined in ISO 29943-1:2017, will be reported by subjects. A clinical slippage is defined as a condom slipping off completely during intercourse or during withdrawal from the vagina. Slippage that occur because the user failed to hold onto the condom at the base of the penis during withdrawal and/ or because the user delayed withdrawal after sex are to be record as "non-clinical slippage", these events are considered user failures.
Time Frame
within 2 hours following each coital act for each condom use
Title
Performance (clinical breakage rate) of the Polyurethane (PU) condom
Description
Clinical failure rate is calculated as the number of condoms with at least 1 acute clinical failure event (clinical slippage or clinical breakage) divided by the number of condoms used during intercourse, reported as a percentage. Clinical failure events, defined in ISO 29943-1:2017, will be reported by subjects.
Time Frame
within 2 hours following each coital act for each condom use
Title
Performance (clinical breakage rate) of the Natural Rubber Latex (NRL) condom
Description
Clinical failure rate is calculated as the number of condoms with at least 1 acute clinical failure event (clinical slippage or clinical breakage) divided by the number of condoms used during intercourse, reported as a percentage. Clinical failure events, defined in ISO 29943-1:2017, will be reported by subjects.
Time Frame
within 2 hours following each coital act for each condom use
Title
Incidence of treatment-emergent adverse events and adverse device effects, defined in MEDDEV 2.7/3
Time Frame
12 weeks
Title
Subject's experience on the use of each type of condoms [Acceptability and Tolerability
Description
Acceptability and tolerability as assessed by subject perceived questionnaires (designed by following ISO 29943-1)
Time Frame
12 weeks

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
60 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Main Inclusion Criteria: A male and a female subject aged: 18 - 60 years inclusive. All subjects must be generally healthy and in a mutually monogamous heterosexual relationship - current relationship ≥ 3 months. 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). The female partner should already be on an established highly effective form of non-barrier contraception, unless post-menopausal. Couples must agree not to use drugs or non-investigational devices that can affect sexual performance. Main Exclusion Criteria: Either partner is or becomes aware of an allergy or sensitivity to the ingredients of the test products, including the test or reference condoms. Either partner has a pre-existing skin condition (severe eczema/ psoriasis) or systemic allergic reactions or as confirmed by the subject and physical examination. 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. 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. Male partners that have known erectile or ejaculatory dysfunction. 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. 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. 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. 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. Either partner intends to continue to use antihistamines, anti-inflammatory drugs or pain killers for the duration of the investigation.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Unnop Jaisamrarn, MD
Organizational Affiliation
King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
City
Bangkok
Country
Thailand

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No

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