title: Acceptability studies have important role in microbicide clinical trials. Researchers also look to improve female condom use.
abstract: Long before a proof of concept is achieved, even before Phase I trials begin, investigators were designing and considering acceptability studies that would be integrated into the microbicide study process. Now that five microbicides are in Phase III clinical trials, that early foresight has helped ensure there will be a ready audience when an effective microbicide is available.
mesh_terms: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D019111:Single-Use Internal Condom / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009316:National Institutes of Health (U.S.); D014481:United States; D014486:United States Food and Drug Administration
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents