Contraceptive Clinical Network

The Contraceptive Clinical Network is a network of nine medical centers that were selected by the Contraceptive Development Branch of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development to perform contraceptive research. These centers were selected based on their expertise in clinical research, especially in the field of contraception. Dr. Michael A. Thomas is the Principal Investigator of this program at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Studies have included the phase I-III investigation of new products, including condoms, spermicides, and post-coital preparations. Drug companies also contract with the site to do research on contraceptive vaginal rings, intrauterine devices, and innovative oral contraceptive pills.