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- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT04205929
Use of Curcumin to Treat Unfavorable Bleeding Patterns in Contraceptive Implant Users
December 20, 2022 updated by: Alison Edelman, Oregon Health and Science University
Treatment of Unfavorable Bleeding Patterns in Contraceptive Implant Users: a Randomized Clinical Trial of Curcumin
The investigators plan to study the effects of curcumin, the active ingredient in the spice turmeric, on the irregular bleeding experienced by women who use the contraceptive implant.
Study Overview
Status
Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
The investigators are proposing a randomized, double blind placebo-controlled clinical trial over a 30-day reference period for treatment of women experiencing bothersome bleeding while using the etonogestrel (ENG) contraceptive implant.
The primary outcome of the study will be the total number of amenorrhea days in a 30-day reference period.
The study has a number of secondary outcomes (see study objectives) focused around the efficacy of oral curcumin to stop bleeding/spotting and for how long.
Study Type
Interventional
Enrollment (Anticipated)
58
Phase
- Phase 4
Contacts and Locations
This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.
Study Contact
- Name: Women's Health Research Unit Department of Ob/Gyn
- Phone Number: 503-494-3666
- Email: whru@ohsu.edu
Study Locations
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Oregon
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Portland, Oregon, United States, 97239
- OHSU
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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 45 years (Child, Adult)
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Genders Eligible for Study
Female
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- English speaking
- Women 15-45 years of age
- Currently using the ENG implant for at least 30 days and use proven on exam (palpation of implant at screening visit)
- Willing to continue using the implant for at least 30 days from study enrollment
- >7 days of continuous bleeding/spotting in the last 30 days, OR 2 or more episodes of bleeding/spotting in the last 30 days.
- Access to a reliable cell phone and must be willing to receive and respond to a daily text or email message to assess bleeding and use of study drug
- Negative gonorrhea/chlamydia screening performed at screening visit
Exclusion Criteria:
- Postpartum within six months
- Post-abortion within six weeks
- Currently pregnant
- Currently breast-feeding (to be eligible, must be 4-6 weeks from cessation of breastfeeding)
- Undiagnosed abnormal uterine bleeding pre-dating placement of contraceptive implant
- Bleeding dyscrasia
- Anticoagulation use
- Active cervicitis
- Allergy to curcumin or turmeric
- History of venous thromboembolism
- Current or past breast or uterine malignancy
- Use of P450 pathway inducing drug
- Implant is due to be switched out in 2 months or less from enrollment
- Currently using oral contraceptives in addition to implant (to be eligible, needs to have a 4-6 week washout period)
- Prior pregnancy occurred while Nexplanon/Implanon was in place
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: Treatment
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: Triple
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Placebo Comparator: Placebo group
Placebo (oral) once daily for 30 days to be started following 3 consecutive days of bleeding
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Placebo (oral) once daily for 30 days.
Treatment to be started after 3 consecutive days of bleeding
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Experimental: Curcumin group
Curcumin 600 mg (oral) once daily for 30 days to be started following 3 consecutive days of bleeding
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Curcumin 600 mg (oral) once daily for 30 days.
Treatment to be started after 3 consecutive days of bleeding
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Total number of amenorrhea days
Time Frame: Day 1 to Day 30
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Total number of bleeding free days in the 30-day reference period
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Day 1 to Day 30
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Total number of bleeding/spotting days
Time Frame: Day 1 to Day 30
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Total number of days with bleeding or spotting in the 30-day reference period
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Day 1 to Day 30
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Number of consecutive bleeding-free days
Time Frame: Day 1 to Day 30
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Number of consecutive days with no bleeding after beginning treatment
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Day 1 to Day 30
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Total number of spotting days
Time Frame: Day 1 to Day 30
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Total number of days with spotting in the 30-day reference period
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Day 1 to Day 30
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Total number of bleeding days
Time Frame: Day 1 to Day 30
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Total number of days with bleeding in the 30-day reference period
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Day 1 to Day 30
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Time (days) to stop bleeding
Time Frame: Day 1 to Day 30
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Number of days for bleeding to stop after beginning treatment
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Day 1 to Day 30
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Other Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Patient satisfaction with bleeding pattern as assessed by VAS
Time Frame: Day 1 to Day 30
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Level of patient satisfaction with bleeding pattern as measured by Visual Analog Scale (VAS).
The scale ranges from 0 (lowest possible satisfaction) to 100 (highest possible satisfaction).
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Day 1 to Day 30
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Proportion of participants who intend to continue use of implant
Time Frame: Day 30
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Percentage of participants who are continuing implant use or anticipate implant continuation, evaluated at the end of study
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Day 30
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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 (Actual)
April 15, 2020
Primary Completion (Actual)
November 5, 2022
Study Completion (Anticipated)
December 30, 2023
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
December 16, 2019
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
December 17, 2019
First Posted (Actual)
December 20, 2019
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Estimate)
December 21, 2022
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
December 20, 2022
Last Verified
December 1, 2022
More Information
Terms related to this study
Keywords
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
- Pathologic Processes
- Uterine Diseases
- Uterine Hemorrhage
- Hemorrhage
- Metrorrhagia
- Physiological Effects of Drugs
- Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
- Peripheral Nervous System Agents
- Enzyme Inhibitors
- Analgesics
- Sensory System Agents
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
- Analgesics, Non-Narcotic
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents
- Antirheumatic Agents
- Antineoplastic Agents
- Curcumin
Other Study ID Numbers
- OHSU IRB 20645
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
No
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
No
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