Observational Study of Dydrogesterone in Cycle Regularization

February 9, 2015 updated by: Zhang Wei, Fudan University

Dydrogesterone in Cycle Regularization in Abnormal Uterine Bleeding - Ovulation Dysfunction (AUB-O) Patients: A Prospective, Observational Study

Dydrogesterone has been widely used worldwide for various gynecological and obstetric indications:

  • Dydrogesterone is effective in cycle regulation treatment.
  • Dydrogesterone is recognized as none interference to hypothalamus pituitary ovary (HPO) axis in the recommended dosage.
  • Dydrogesterone might have non-negative effect on glucose and lipid metabolic.

Study Overview

Detailed Description

The current study is designed as a prospective, non-interventional, observational study. Patients with irregular cycle diagnosed as AUB-O will be prescribed dydrogesterone as per physician's clinical practice.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

114

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

    • Shanghai
      • Shanghai, Shanghai, China, 200011
        • Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University

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

16 years and older (Child, Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Chinese women who is suffering from irregular menstrual cycle for at least 3 months and has been diagnosed as AUB-O

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Women aged 16 years or above with menses
  • Patient who is suffering from irregular menstrual cycle for at least 3 months and has been diagnosed as AUB-O (irregular cycle is defined as cycle duration < 21days or >35 days)
  • Physicians have decided to prescribe dydrogesterone 10mg for cycle regulation treatment, orally taking dydrogesterone 10mg twice daily, from day16 to day 25 of each cycle, being consecutive at least 3 cycles
  • Patient who is willing to sign written authorization

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Hyperprolactinemia and thyroid dysfunction.
  • Patient took cycle regulation treatment including oral contraceptives, sex hormone or glucocorticoid in the past 1 month
  • Women with estrogen deficiency related symptom
  • Patient who meets the contraindications listed in Chinese label of dydrogesterone
  • Pregnant and lactating patients
  • Patient who is not suitable for the study according to physician's discretion

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

  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
percentage of patients reporting a regular cycle (defined as cycle duration≥21 and ≤ 35 days) at the end of cycle 3
Time Frame: 12 months
12 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Collaborators

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

December 1, 2013

Primary Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2015

Study Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 6, 2014

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 6, 2014

First Posted (Estimate)

January 7, 2014

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

February 10, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 9, 2015

Last Verified

February 1, 2015

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • A14-390

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