pH-Responsive Copper IUD
Smart IUD
- User: Female
- Hormonal: Non-Hormonal
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Delivery type:
- Intrauterine
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Intended Duration:
- Long-Acting
- Development Stage: Discovery & Early Development
- Developer(s)/researcher(s): University of Pisa
Details
- API: Copper
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Mechanism of Action:
- Inhibition of Sperm Motility
- Inhibition of Sperm Capacitation
- Regimen: Not Yet Determined
- MPT: Not Potential MPT
- Promising Attributes: Hydrogel-coated copper IUDs are theorized to have a copper ion release profile that is less irritating to uterine tissue while maintaining the same contraceptive efficacy.
Product Status
Active/Recent Early Development
History
2025: The University of Pisa publish results of early prototype evaluation of hydrogel-coated, pH-responsive copper IUDs. Researchers conclude that both anionic and cationic gel coatings produce a more desirable copper ion release profile, and that the concept warrants additional development.