Effects of VX-407 on the Pharmacokinetics of Combined Oral Contraceptives

August 25, 2026 updated by: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

A Phase 1, Open-label Drug Interaction Study to Evaluate the Effect of VX-407 on the Pharmacokinetics of Combined Oral Contraceptives

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the pharmacokinetic effects and safety and tolerability of VX-407 when coadministered with oral contraceptives.

Study Overview

Detailed Description

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the pharmacokinetic effects and safety and tolerability of VX-407 when coadministered with oral contraceptives. This clinical trial information was submitted voluntarily under the applicable law and, therefore, certain submission deadlines may not apply. (That is, clinical trial information for this applicable clinical trial was submitted under section 402(j)(4)(A) of the Public Health Service Act and 42 CFR 11.60 and is not subject to the deadlines established by sections 402(j)(2) and (3) of the Public Health Service Act or 42 CFR 11.24 and 11.44.).

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

148

Phase

  • Phase 1

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

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

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Key Inclusion Criteria:

  • Body mass index (BMI) of 18.0 to 30.0 kilogram per meter square (kg/m^2), inclusive
  • A total body weight of greater than (>) 50 kg

Key Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of febrile illness within 5 days before the first dose of study drug
  • Pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant during the study or within 90 days after the last dose of study drug

Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria will apply.

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: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Sequential Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Part A: VX-407 With Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol (LNG/EE)
Participants will receive a single dose of LNG/EE on Days 1 and 21 in fasted state. Participants will also receive VX-407 every 12 hours (q12h) from Days 8 through 26 in fasted state.
Combination Tablets for Oral Administration.
Tablets for Oral Administration.
Experimental: Part B (Optional): VX-407 With Norgestimate/Ethinyl Estradiol (NGM/EE)
Participants will receive a single dose of NGM/EE on Days 1 and 23 in fasted state. Participants will also receive VX-407 q12h from Days 10 through 30 in fasted state.
Combination Tablets for Oral Administration.
Tablets for Oral Administration.
Experimental: Part C (Optional): VX-407 With Norethindrone/Ethinyl Estradiol (NET/EE)
Participants will receive a single dose of NET/EE on Days 1 and 19 in fasted state. Participants will also receive VX-407 q12h from Days 6 through 22 in fasted state.
Combination Tablets for Oral Administration.
Tablets for Oral Administration.
Experimental: Part D (Optional): VX-407 With Drospirenone/Ethinyl Estradiol (DRSP/EE)
Participants will receive a single dose of DRSP/EE on Days 1 and 21 in fasted state. Participants will also receive VX-407 q12h from Days 8 through 26 in fasted state.
Combination Tablets for Oral Administration.
Tablets for Oral Administration.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Part A: Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of LNG/EE in the Absence and Presence of VX-407
Time Frame: From Day 1 up to Day 7 and Day 21 up to Day 27
From Day 1 up to Day 7 and Day 21 up to Day 27
Part B (Optional): Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of norelgestromin (NGMN) and norgestrel (NG) (active metabolites of NGM) and EE in the Absence and Presence of VX-407
Time Frame: From Day 1 up to Day 9 and Day 23 up to Day 31
From Day 1 up to Day 9 and Day 23 up to Day 31
Part C (Optional): Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of NET and EE in the Absence and Presence of VX-407
Time Frame: From Day 1 up to Day 5 and Day 19 up to Day 23
From Day 1 up to Day 5 and Day 19 up to Day 23
Part D (Optional): Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of DRSP and EE in the Absence and Presence of VX-407
Time Frame: From Day 1 up to Day 7 and Day 21 up to Day 27
From Day 1 up to Day 7 and Day 21 up to Day 27
Part A: Area Under the Concentration Versus Time Curve From the Time of Dosing Extrapolated to Infinity (AUC0-inf) of LNG/EE in the Absence and Presence of VX-407
Time Frame: From Day 1 up to Day 7 and Day 21 up to Day 27
From Day 1 up to Day 7 and Day 21 up to Day 27
Part B (Optional): Area Under the Concentration Versus Time Curve From the Time of Dosing Extrapolated to Infinity (AUC0-inf) of norelgestromin (NGMN) and norgestrel (NG) (active metabolites of NGM) and EE in the Absence and Presence of VX-407
Time Frame: From Day 1 up to Day 9 and Day 23 up to Day 31
From Day 1 up to Day 9 and Day 23 up to Day 31
Part C (Optional): Area Under the Concentration Versus Time Curve From the Time of Dosing Extrapolated to Infinity (AUC0-inf) of NET and EE in the Absence and Presence of VX-407
Time Frame: From Day 1 up to Day 5 and Day 19 up to Day 23
From Day 1 up to Day 5 and Day 19 up to Day 23
Part D (Optional): Area Under the Concentration Versus Time Curve From the Time of Dosing Extrapolated to Infinity (AUC0-inf) of DRSP and EE in the Absence and Presence of VX-407
Time Frame: From Day 1 up to Day 7 and Day 21 up to Day 27
From Day 1 up to Day 7 and Day 21 up to Day 27

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Part A: Safety and Tolerability as Assessed by Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
Time Frame: From Day 1 up to Day 36
From Day 1 up to Day 36
Part B (Optional): Safety and Tolerability as Assessed by Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
Time Frame: From Day 1 Up to Day 39
From Day 1 Up to Day 39
Part C (Optional): Safety and Tolerability as Assessed by Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
Time Frame: From Day 1 up to Day 32
From Day 1 up to Day 32
Part D (Optional): Safety and Tolerability as Assessed by Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
Time Frame: From Day 1 up to Day 36
From Day 1 up to Day 36
Part A: Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of VX-407
Time Frame: Days 9, 15 and 21 up to Day 27
Days 9, 15 and 21 up to Day 27
Part B (Optional): Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of VX-407
Time Frame: Days 11, 17 and 23 up to Day 31
Days 11, 17 and 23 up to Day 31
Part C (Optional): Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of VX-407
Time Frame: Days 7, 13 and 19 up to Day 23
Days 7, 13 and 19 up to Day 23
Part D (Optional): Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of VX-407
Time Frame: Days 9, 15 and 21 up to Day 27
Days 9, 15 and 21 up to Day 27
Part A: Area Under the Concentration Versus Time Curve From the Time of Dosing Extrapolated to Infinity (AUC0-inf) of VX-407
Time Frame: Days 9, 15 and 21 up to Day 27
Days 9, 15 and 21 up to Day 27
Part B (Optional): Area Under the Concentration Versus Time Curve From the Time of Dosing Extrapolated to Infinity (AUC0-inf) of VX-407
Time Frame: Days 11, 17 and 23 up to Day 31
Days 11, 17 and 23 up to Day 31
Part C (Optional): Area Under the Concentration Versus Time Curve From the Time of Dosing Extrapolated to Infinity (AUC0-inf) of VX-407
Time Frame: Days 7, 13 and 19 up to Day 23
Days 7, 13 and 19 up to Day 23
Part D (Optional): Area Under the Concentration Versus Time Curve From the Time of Dosing Extrapolated to Infinity (AUC0-inf) of VX-407
Time Frame: Days 9, 15 and 21 up to Day 27
Days 9, 15 and 21 up to Day 27

Collaborators and Investigators

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

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 (Estimated)

August 28, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

March 11, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

March 20, 2027

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 25, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 25, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

August 28, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

August 28, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 25, 2026

Last Verified

August 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

Details on Vertex data sharing criteria and process for requesting access can be found at: https://www.vrtx.com/our-science/clinical-trials-data-sharing/

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

Yes

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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