Usability Study of the Focus Touch™ Conception System: Semen Collection

Early Phase 1

Completed

• Conditions: Infertility
• Interventions: Device: Cervical cap (Focus Touch™ Conception System)

• Registration Number: NCT01585012
• Lead Sponsor: Rinovum Women's Health, Inc.

Brief Summary

This is a human factors usability study designed to validated usability by obtaining feedback in a home use environment regarding ease of use of the Focus Touch™ Conception System Conceptacle (when used to collect semen) and the instructions for use. The investigators will collect data to demonstrate that the usability requirements of the conception system as collection device, as determined by Usability Specification: Focus Touch Conception System, ER-000001 have been met. The ability of the device to be used during sexual intercourse without discomfort or injury to the female participant's vaginal/cervical tissues shall also be taken into account. Participating couples will be asked to use the Focus Touch™ Conception System Conceptacle (in condom form), using the Instructions For Use, to collect semen during sexual intercourse in a home use environment. This study will involve sexual intercourse between monogamous, heterosexual couples who are trying to conceive or are on a non-vaginal birth control with which they do not normally use condoms. Participants will be asked to complete the study and the questionnaire within 3 days of receiving the study packet. Contact information shall be collected, but participants will only be contacted if they fail to return the questionnaire within the requested timeframe.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2012-01
• Primary Completion: 2012-03
• Study Completion: 2012-03
• Study First Submitted: 2012-04-23
• Study First Submitted QC: 2012-04-24
• Study First Posted: 2012-04-25
• Status Verified: 2015-05
• Last Update Submitted: 2015-05-04
• Last Update Posted: 2015-05-06

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

• Heterosexual, monogamous couples, of any race or ethnicity, who are sexually active
• 20 - 50 years of age
• Signed Informed Consent
• Past experience with using condoms
• Trying to conceive or using a non-vaginal birth control with which they do not normally use a condom.

Exclusion Criteria

• Vaginal tract medical interventions with the last three (3) month
• Vaginal prolapse
• Full Hysterectomy

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Cervical cap	Cervical cap (Focus Touch™ Conception System)	Collection condom with cervical cap inserted

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The primary objective is to determine if the Focus Touch™ Conception System Conceptacle is functionally acceptable and meets the user's needs and expectations when used in the home during sexual intercourse as a semen collection device.	4 days	Participating couples will be given the Focus Touch™ Conception System Conceptacle. The Conceptacle will be used during sexual intercourse, in the home, to collect semen. The device will be used in accordance with the instructions for use. Participants will be asked to complete the study and the questionnaire within 3 days of receiving the study packet. Contact information shall be collected, but participants will only be contacted if they fail to return the questionnaire within the requested timeframe. As a result, this study could take up to 4 days to complete.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Forbes Regional Hospital; 🇺🇸 Monroeville, Pennsylvania, United States