Trial Outcomes & Findings for Safety and Efficacy of PROMETRIUM® Capsules in Induction of Secretory Conversion (NCT NCT00160199)

NCT ID: NCT00160199

Last Updated: 2010-07-07

Results Overview

Endometrial biopsy results were classified as : Secretory (Complete or partial), Non-secretory, Unable to determine or Unknown after an evaluation of morphologic criteria.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

240 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

End of the study (Days 85)

Results posted on

2010-07-07

Participant Flow

Subjects were recruited in 42 centers in US between November 2004 and February 2009. Before the randomization, subjects were evaluated for eligibility. In total 240 subjects were randomized.

The Baseline characteristics are presented using the Full Analysis Sample (FAS) to be online with the Efficacy analysis results.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Prometrium 300 mg/Day
Prometrium 400 mg/Day
Overall Study
STARTED
122
118
Overall Study
COMPLETED
98
81
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
24
37

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Prometrium 300 mg/Day
Prometrium 400 mg/Day
Overall Study
Adverse Event
5
14
Overall Study
Lack of Efficacy
0
1
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
7
7
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
4
6
Overall Study
Administrative
0
1
Overall Study
Protocol Violation
8
8

Baseline Characteristics

Safety and Efficacy of PROMETRIUM® Capsules in Induction of Secretory Conversion

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Prometrium 300 mg/Day
n=107 Participants
Prometrium 400 mg/Day
n=99 Participants
Total
n=206 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age Continuous
29.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.63 • n=99 Participants
28.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.35 • n=107 Participants
29.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.49 • n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
107 Participants
n=99 Participants
99 Participants
n=107 Participants
206 Participants
n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
107 participants
n=99 Participants
99 participants
n=107 Participants
206 participants
n=206 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: End of the study (Days 85)

Population: The analysis was done on the Full Analysis Sample defined as subjects who received at least one dose of treatment and with at least one post-baseline evaluable efficacy assessment. Only summary statistics were generated.

Endometrial biopsy results were classified as : Secretory (Complete or partial), Non-secretory, Unable to determine or Unknown after an evaluation of morphologic criteria.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Prometrium 300 mg/Day
n=107 Participants
Prometrium 400 mg/Day
n=99 Participants
Secretory Conversion of the Endometrium
Secretory
23 participants
28 participants
Secretory Conversion of the Endometrium
Non-Secretory
70 participants
53 participants
Secretory Conversion of the Endometrium
Unable to determine
7 participants
9 participants
Secretory Conversion of the Endometrium
Unknown
4 participants
2 participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: After first and second cycle (cycle=28 days)

Population: The analysis was done on the Full Analysis Sample defined as subjects who received at least one dose of treatment and with at least one post-baseline evaluable efficacy assessment. Only summary statistics were generated.

This measure is the number of subjects with withdrawal bleeding using Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF) after first and second cycle.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Prometrium 300 mg/Day
n=107 Participants
Prometrium 400 mg/Day
n=99 Participants
Number of Subjects With Withdrawal Bleeding
93 participants
90 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Duration of withdrawal bleed

Population: The analysis was done on the Full Analysis Sample defined as subjects who received at least one dose of treatment and with at least one post-baseline evaluable efficacy assessment. Only summary statistics were generated.

The intensity of withdrawal bleeding was classified by: None, Spotting, Light, Moderate, Heavy

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Prometrium 300 mg/Day
n=107 Participants
Prometrium 400 mg/Day
n=99 Participants
Maximum Intensity of Withdrawal Bleeding After Any Cycle
Moderate (Modest amount-continuous staining)
25 participants
40 participants
Maximum Intensity of Withdrawal Bleeding After Any Cycle
Heavy (Large amount-heavy clots)
40 participants
33 participants
Maximum Intensity of Withdrawal Bleeding After Any Cycle
None
13 participants
8 participants
Maximum Intensity of Withdrawal Bleeding After Any Cycle
Spotting (Intermittent Staining)
10 participants
3 participants
Maximum Intensity of Withdrawal Bleeding After Any Cycle
Light (Slight amount-continuous staining)
18 participants
14 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: End of the first cycle of treatment (cycle=28 days)

Population: The analysis was done on the Full Analysis Sample defined as subjects who received at least one dose of treatment and with at least one post-baseline evaluable efficacy assessment. Only summary statistics were generated.

The numbers of days the subjects actually bled after the end of the first treatment cycle.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Prometrium 300 mg/Day
n=107 Participants
Prometrium 400 mg/Day
n=99 Participants
The Duration of Withdrawal Bleeding After the First Treatment Cycle
4.0 Days
Standard Deviation 2.03
3.8 Days
Standard Deviation 1.88

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: End of the second cycle of treatment (cycle=28 days)

Population: The analysis was done on the Full Analysis Sample defined as subjects who received at least one dose of treatment and with at least one post-baseline evaluable efficacy assessment. Only summary statistics were generated.

The numbers of days the subjects actually bled after the end of the second treatment cycle

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Prometrium 300 mg/Day
n=107 Participants
Prometrium 400 mg/Day
n=99 Participants
The Duration of Withdrawal Bleeding After Second Treatment Cycle
3.5 Days
Standard Deviation 2.15
3.8 Days
Standard Deviation 1.62

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: End of the first cycle of treatment (cycle=28 days)

Population: The analysis was done on the Full Analysis Sample defined as subjects who received at least one dose of treatment and with at least one post-baseline evaluable efficacy assessment. Only summary statistics were generated.

The number of days between the first cycle of treatment and the withdrawal bleeding.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Prometrium 300 mg/Day
n=107 Participants
Prometrium 400 mg/Day
n=99 Participants
Time to Withdrawal Bleeding After First Treatment Cycle
1.9 Days
Standard Deviation 1.89
2.2 Days
Standard Deviation 1.81

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: End of the second cycle of treatment (cycle=28 days)

Population: The analysis was done on the Full Analysis Sample defined as subjects who received at least one dose of treatment and with at least one post-baseline evaluable efficacy assessment. Only summary statistics were generated.

The number of days between the second cycle of treatment and the withdrawal bleeding

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Prometrium 300 mg/Day
n=107 Participants
Prometrium 400 mg/Day
n=99 Participants
Time to Withdrawal Bleeding After Second Treatment Cycle
1.6 Days
Standard Deviation 1.99
2.21 Days
Standard Deviation 1.72

Adverse Events

Prometrium 300 mg/Day

Serious events: 2 serious events
Other events: 72 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Prometrium 400 mg/Day

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 70 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Prometrium 300 mg/Day
n=113 participants at risk
Prometrium 400 mg/Day
n=107 participants at risk
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Adnexa uteri mass
0.88%
1/113 • The adverse events presented were collected from start of drug treatment to the end of the treatment period.
The safety analysis is presented on the safety sample meaning the number of patients who were randomized and received at least one dose of study medication.
0.00%
0/107 • The adverse events presented were collected from start of drug treatment to the end of the treatment period.
The safety analysis is presented on the safety sample meaning the number of patients who were randomized and received at least one dose of study medication.
Nervous system disorders
Hydrocephalus
0.88%
1/113 • The adverse events presented were collected from start of drug treatment to the end of the treatment period.
The safety analysis is presented on the safety sample meaning the number of patients who were randomized and received at least one dose of study medication.
0.00%
0/107 • The adverse events presented were collected from start of drug treatment to the end of the treatment period.
The safety analysis is presented on the safety sample meaning the number of patients who were randomized and received at least one dose of study medication.
Pregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions
Pregnancy
0.00%
0/113 • The adverse events presented were collected from start of drug treatment to the end of the treatment period.
The safety analysis is presented on the safety sample meaning the number of patients who were randomized and received at least one dose of study medication.
0.93%
1/107 • The adverse events presented were collected from start of drug treatment to the end of the treatment period.
The safety analysis is presented on the safety sample meaning the number of patients who were randomized and received at least one dose of study medication.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Prometrium 300 mg/Day
n=113 participants at risk
Prometrium 400 mg/Day
n=107 participants at risk
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Acnes
7.1%
8/113 • The adverse events presented were collected from start of drug treatment to the end of the treatment period.
The safety analysis is presented on the safety sample meaning the number of patients who were randomized and received at least one dose of study medication.
6.5%
7/107 • The adverse events presented were collected from start of drug treatment to the end of the treatment period.
The safety analysis is presented on the safety sample meaning the number of patients who were randomized and received at least one dose of study medication.
General disorders
Asthenic conditions
9.7%
11/113 • The adverse events presented were collected from start of drug treatment to the end of the treatment period.
The safety analysis is presented on the safety sample meaning the number of patients who were randomized and received at least one dose of study medication.
6.5%
7/107 • The adverse events presented were collected from start of drug treatment to the end of the treatment period.
The safety analysis is presented on the safety sample meaning the number of patients who were randomized and received at least one dose of study medication.
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Breast signs and symptoms
7.1%
8/113 • The adverse events presented were collected from start of drug treatment to the end of the treatment period.
The safety analysis is presented on the safety sample meaning the number of patients who were randomized and received at least one dose of study medication.
4.7%
5/107 • The adverse events presented were collected from start of drug treatment to the end of the treatment period.
The safety analysis is presented on the safety sample meaning the number of patients who were randomized and received at least one dose of study medication.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Flatulence Bloating and distension
5.3%
6/113 • The adverse events presented were collected from start of drug treatment to the end of the treatment period.
The safety analysis is presented on the safety sample meaning the number of patients who were randomized and received at least one dose of study medication.
4.7%
5/107 • The adverse events presented were collected from start of drug treatment to the end of the treatment period.
The safety analysis is presented on the safety sample meaning the number of patients who were randomized and received at least one dose of study medication.
Infections and infestations
Fungal infection NEC
8.0%
9/113 • The adverse events presented were collected from start of drug treatment to the end of the treatment period.
The safety analysis is presented on the safety sample meaning the number of patients who were randomized and received at least one dose of study medication.
5.6%
6/107 • The adverse events presented were collected from start of drug treatment to the end of the treatment period.
The safety analysis is presented on the safety sample meaning the number of patients who were randomized and received at least one dose of study medication.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Pains (excl oral and throat)
8.0%
9/113 • The adverse events presented were collected from start of drug treatment to the end of the treatment period.
The safety analysis is presented on the safety sample meaning the number of patients who were randomized and received at least one dose of study medication.
5.6%
6/107 • The adverse events presented were collected from start of drug treatment to the end of the treatment period.
The safety analysis is presented on the safety sample meaning the number of patients who were randomized and received at least one dose of study medication.
Nervous system disorders
Headaches NEC
11.5%
13/113 • The adverse events presented were collected from start of drug treatment to the end of the treatment period.
The safety analysis is presented on the safety sample meaning the number of patients who were randomized and received at least one dose of study medication.
8.4%
9/107 • The adverse events presented were collected from start of drug treatment to the end of the treatment period.
The safety analysis is presented on the safety sample meaning the number of patients who were randomized and received at least one dose of study medication.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue signs and symptoms NEC
5.3%
6/113 • The adverse events presented were collected from start of drug treatment to the end of the treatment period.
The safety analysis is presented on the safety sample meaning the number of patients who were randomized and received at least one dose of study medication.
4.7%
5/107 • The adverse events presented were collected from start of drug treatment to the end of the treatment period.
The safety analysis is presented on the safety sample meaning the number of patients who were randomized and received at least one dose of study medication.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea and Vomiting
13.3%
15/113 • The adverse events presented were collected from start of drug treatment to the end of the treatment period.
The safety analysis is presented on the safety sample meaning the number of patients who were randomized and received at least one dose of study medication.
8.4%
9/107 • The adverse events presented were collected from start of drug treatment to the end of the treatment period.
The safety analysis is presented on the safety sample meaning the number of patients who were randomized and received at least one dose of study medication.
Nervous system disorders
Neurological signs and symptoms NEC
5.3%
6/113 • The adverse events presented were collected from start of drug treatment to the end of the treatment period.
The safety analysis is presented on the safety sample meaning the number of patients who were randomized and received at least one dose of study medication.
7.5%
8/107 • The adverse events presented were collected from start of drug treatment to the end of the treatment period.
The safety analysis is presented on the safety sample meaning the number of patients who were randomized and received at least one dose of study medication.
Infections and infestations
Upper respiratory tract infections
11.5%
13/113 • The adverse events presented were collected from start of drug treatment to the end of the treatment period.
The safety analysis is presented on the safety sample meaning the number of patients who were randomized and received at least one dose of study medication.
15.0%
16/107 • The adverse events presented were collected from start of drug treatment to the end of the treatment period.
The safety analysis is presented on the safety sample meaning the number of patients who were randomized and received at least one dose of study medication.

Additional Information

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Solvay Pharmaceuticals

Phone: +32(0)2 509 69 77

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