Study 1 of 1 for search of: NCT00733707 Related Studies Improving Adherence With Oral Contraceptives Using Daily Text Messaging Reminders This study is currently recruiting participants. Verified by Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts, August 2008 Sponsors and Collaborators: Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts An anonymous Foundation. Information provided by: Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00733707 Purpose The purpose of this study is to determine whether there is increased oral contraceptive pill (OCP) adherence in women receiving daily text messaging reminders to take their OCP, compared to women who do not receive reminders. The investigators hypothesize that women who receive daily text messaging reminders to take their OCP will have increased pill adherence compared to women who do not receive reminders. The investigators also hope to determine whether there is a difference in OCP adherence as measured by electronic monitoring device and wireless real-time data collection versus traditional patient pill diaries. The investigators hypothesize that electronic monitoring device and wireless real-time data collection will demonstrate lower adherence compared to traditional patient pill diaries. Condition Intervention Oral Contraceptive Pill Adherence Behavioral: Text messaging reminders U.S. FDA Resources Study Type: Interventional Study Design: Other, Randomized, Single Blind (Investigator), Parallel Assignment Official Title: Improving Adherence With Oral Contraceptives Using Daily Text Messaging Reminders Further study details as provided by Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts: Primary Outcome Measures: • Average number of missed pills per cycle [ Time Frame: 3 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ] Secondary Outcome Measures: • Rate of adherence as recorded by the electronic pill-dispensing device versus the rate of adherence as recorded by patient pill diaries [ Time Frame: 3 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ] Estimated Enrollment: 82 Study Start Date: August 2008 Estimated Primary Completion Date: April 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) Arms Assigned Interventions 1: Experimental Text messaging reminders Behavioral: Text messaging reminders Subjects in this arm will receive daily text message reminders once per day at the same time each day. Messages will remind the subject to take their oral contraceptive pill. 2: No Intervention No text messaging reminder Eligibility Ages Eligible for Study: 14 Years and older Genders Eligible for Study: Female Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes Criteria Inclusion Criteria: • Using oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) for less than 1 month, or plan to initiate OCP use at their current visit • Be willing to use OCPs that are on formulary for the duration of the study • Having a personal mobile phone with text messaging capabilities • Proficiency in English or Spanish • Agreeing to surveys regarding demographics, pill adherence behavior and its influences • If younger than 18, must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who can provide informed consent for research participation Exclusion Criteria: • Electing OCPs solely for non-contraceptive benefits only • Interest in pregnancy within the next 12 months • Inability to give informed consent • Planning to move from the local area before study completion, and is unable to return for follow-up and return the electronic pill bottle • Planning travel outside the cell phone networks of United States or Canada • Being in a situation where receiving text messages to take a birth control pill may endanger the safety of the subject Contacts and Locations Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00733707 Contacts Contact: Jennifer M Fortin, MPH 617.629.8603 jfortin@pplm.org Contact: Erin Sullivan, MPP 617.616.1615 esullivan@pplm.org Locations United States, Massachusetts Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts Recruiting Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02215 Sponsors and Collaborators Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts An anonymous Foundation. Investigators Principal Investigator: Alisa B Goldberg, MD, MPH Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts, Brigham and Women's Hospital Study Director: Melody Y Hou, MD, MPH Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts, Brigham and Women's Hospital More Information Responsible Party: Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts ( Alisa B. Goldberg, Director of Clinical Research and Training ) Study ID Numbers: Grant-806 First Received: August 11, 2008 Last Updated: August 26, 2008 ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00733707Health Authority: United States: Institutional Review Board Keywords provided by Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts: adherence oral contraceptive pills contraception text messaging ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on October 10, 2008 U.S. National Library of Medicine, Contact Help Desk U.S. National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, USA.gov, Copyright, Privacy, Accessibility, Freedom of Information Act Links to all studies - primarily for crawlers