Phase II Randomized Study of Leuprolide Vs Oral Contraceptive Therapy Vs Leuprolide and Oral Contraceptive Therapy for Ovarian Hyperandrogenism

June 23, 2005 updated by: National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)

OBJECTIVES:

I. Evaluate the beneficial effects of leuprolide depot, oral contraceptive therapy, and leuprolide/oral contraceptive therapy in the management of patients with ovarian hyperandrogenism.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

PROTOCOL OUTLINE: This is a randomized study. Patients are randomly assigned to a 6-month course of leuprolide versus ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone (Ovcon 35) versus leuprolide plus Ovcon 35. Leuprolide is administered intramuscularly in depot form every 28 days.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

45

Phase

  • Phase 2

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

15 years to 40 years (Child, Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Description

PROTOCOL ENTRY CRITERIA:

Disease Characteristics

  • Ovarian hyperandrogenism with Lorenzo hirsutism score 7 to 20, with or without severe acne
  • Serum hormone levels: Follicle-stimulating hormone no greater than 40 mIU/mL Luteinizing hormone no greater than 40 mIU/mL Testosterone 60 to 200 ng/dL Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate no greater than 430 micrograms/dL 17-hydroxyprogesterone no greater than 3.3 ng/mL in follicular phase Prolactin no greater than 18 ng/dL
  • No adrenal or ovarian tumors

Prior/Concurrent Therapy

  • At least 6 months since exogenous steroids At least 48 hours since drugs other than acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and aspirin

Patient Characteristics

  • No malignancy, including the following carcinomas: Breast Cervix Ovary Uterus No other serious illness No cigarette smokers No nursing women No pregnancy within 6 months prior to entry

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)

Collaborators

Baylor College of Medicine

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Karen E. Elkind-Hirsch, Baylor College of Medicine

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 1993

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 24, 2000

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 24, 2000

First Posted (Estimate)

February 25, 2000

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 24, 2005

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 23, 2005

Last Verified

December 1, 2001

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 199/11717
  • BCM-11717

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