Acceptability of the oral hormonal male contraceptive prototype, 11β-methyl-19-nortestosterone dodecylcarbonate (11β-MNTDC), in a 28-day placebo-controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine men's satisfaction with and the potential acceptability of 11β-methyl-19-nortestosterone dodecylcarbonate (11β-MNTDC) when used for 28 days as an experimental, once-daily, oral hormonal male contraceptive (HMC).

Study design

We surveyed participants from a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, phase 1 clinical trial, examining their experience with and willingness to use daily oral 11β-MNTDC for male contraception.

Results

Of 42 trial participants, 40 (30 11β-MNTDC, 10 placebo) completed baseline and end-of-treatment surveys. Based on a 28-day experience, few cited any baseline concerns about safety and drug adherence. Following treatment, nearly three-quarters (72.5%) of participants reported satisfaction with the study drug and nearly

SUBMITTER: Nguyen BT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8995005 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature