FC Patch Low: Metabolism Study

November 13, 2014 updated by: Bayer

A Single-Center, Open-Label, Crossover, Randomized Study to Investigate the Impact of the Transdermal Contraceptive Patch Containing 0.55 mg Ethinylestradiol and 2.1 mg Gestodene (Material no. 80876395) in a 21-day Regimen as Compared to a Monophasic Contraceptive Containing Ethinylestradiol and Levonorgestrel (0.03mg/0.15mg) in a 21-day Regimen on Hemostatic Parameters in 30 Women Aged 18 182 35 Years Over 3 Treatment Cycles in Each Period

The aim of the present study is to investigate the effects of the transdermal patch on the parameters of hemostasis (blood clotting), lipid (fat), and carbohydrate (sugars) metabolism in healthy women who require contraception.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

30

Phase

  • Phase 2

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

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

18 years to 35 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Healthy woman requesting contraception
  • Normal cervical smear not requiring further follow-up
  • History of regular cyclic menstrual periods
  • Willingness to use non-hormonal contraception during the two wash-out cycles both before the start of treatment and between the two treatment periods

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnancy or lactation - Obesity (Body Mass Index [BMI] > 30.0 kg/m2)
  • Any diseases or conditions that can compromise the function of the body systems
  • Any diseases or conditions that might interfere with the conduct of the study or the interpretation of the results
  • Any disease or condition that may worsen under hormonal treatment
  • Undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding
  • Any medication that could result in excessive accumulation, impaired metabolism, or altered excretion of the study drug or interfere with the conduct of the study or the interpretation of the results

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Prevention
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: Arm 2
Drug: EE/Levonorgestrel (Microgynon, BAY86-4977)
21-day regimen per cycle (1 tablet a day for 3 weeks followed by a 7-day tablet-free period) for 3 cycles
Experimental: Arm 1
Drug: Gestodene/EE Patch (BAY86-5016)
21-day regimen per cycle (1 patch a week for 3 weeks followed by a 7-day patch-free period) for 3 cycles

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Prothrombin fragment 1+2, D-dimer
Time Frame: Screening, visit 3-7
Screening, visit 3-7

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Procoagulatory parameters
Time Frame: Screening, visit 3-7
Screening, visit 3-7
Anticoagulatory parameters
Time Frame: Screening, visit 3-7
Screening, visit 3-7
Thrombin and Fibrin turnover parameters
Time Frame: Screening, visit 3-7
Screening, visit 3-7

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Bayer

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Helpful Links

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2010

Study Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 3, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 3, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

July 7, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

November 14, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 13, 2014

Last Verified

November 1, 2014

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 91557
  • 2008-007024-26 (EudraCT Number)

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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