Trial Outcomes & Findings for Counseling Among Gender Diverse Adolescents Who Use Depot Medroxyprogesterone (NCT NCT05726903)

NCT ID: NCT05726903

Last Updated: 2026-02-12

Results Overview

Patient satisfaction with DMPA as assessed by thematic analysis of audio-recorded focus groups of each individual participant. Satisfaction will be measured through thematic analysis as the transcripts for the focus groups are coded, identifying phrases and words relating to satisfaction or dissatisfaction with their injection experience. Focus groups will be led by a member of the trans-masculine young adult community who will be trained on focus group procedures. Guides will be developed from a collaboration between experts in gender-affirming care.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

35 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

within 6 months of first DMPA administration

Results posted on

2026-02-12

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Depo SC Home
Participants will be given instructions on home administration of DMPA SC and be provided with all necessary supplies. Depo-subQ Provera Injectable Product: SC Injection at Home
Overall Study
STARTED
35
Overall Study
COMPLETED
21
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
14

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Missing data for 1 person

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Depo SC Home
n=35 Participants
Participants will be given instructions on home administration of DMPA SC and be provided with all necessary supplies. Depo-subQ Provera Injectable Product: SC Injection at Home
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
17 Participants
n=34 Participants • Missing data for 1 person
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
17 Participants
n=34 Participants • Missing data for 1 person
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=34 Participants • Missing data for 1 person
Age, Continuous
17.5 years
n=35 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
35 Participants
n=35 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
n=35 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=35 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
1 Participants
n=35 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=35 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants
n=35 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
29 Participants
n=35 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
5 Participants
n=35 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=35 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
35 participants
n=35 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: within 6 months of first DMPA administration

Patient satisfaction with DMPA as assessed by thematic analysis of audio-recorded focus groups of each individual participant. Satisfaction will be measured through thematic analysis as the transcripts for the focus groups are coded, identifying phrases and words relating to satisfaction or dissatisfaction with their injection experience. Focus groups will be led by a member of the trans-masculine young adult community who will be trained on focus group procedures. Guides will be developed from a collaboration between experts in gender-affirming care.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
DMPA SC Users
n=17 Participants
Participants will be given instructions on home administration of DMPA SC and be provided with all necessary supplies. Depo-subQ Provera Injectable Product: SC Injection at Home
Number of Participants Satisfied With Self-Administered DMPA at Initiation
17 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: within 2 months of first DMPA administration

Patient satisfaction with DMPA as assessed by thematic analysis of audio-recorded focus groups of each individual participant. Satisfaction will be measured through thematic analysis as the transcripts for the focus groups are coded, identifying phrases and words relating to satisfaction or dissatisfaction with their injection experience. Focus groups will be led by a member of the trans-masculine young adult community who will be trained on focus group procedures. Guides will be developed from a collaboration between experts in gender-affirming care. Patients who elect for DMPA administration in an office setting will not undergo individual interviews.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
DMPA SC Users
n=4 Participants
Participants will be given instructions on home administration of DMPA SC and be provided with all necessary supplies. Depo-subQ Provera Injectable Product: SC Injection at Home
Number of Participants Satisfied With DMPA in an Office Setting
4 Participants

Adverse Events

Depo SC Home

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Assistant Professor, Division of Family Planning

University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of OBGYN

Phone: 303-724-3859

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place