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Drospirenone, Ethinylestradiol/ Yasmin

Phase 3

Neural Tube Defects | Small molecule | Rare Disease |Bayer AG|Last Updated: Jun 2, 2015

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment385

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Clinical trial landscape

Drospirenone, Ethinylestradiol/ Yasmin · 2 trials · 6 indications

Phase 3 1Phase 2 1
NCT00468481Efficacy and Safety Study for an Oral Contraceptive Containing FolateNeural Tube Defects
COMPLETED385 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Efficacy and Safety Study for an Oral Contraceptive Containing Folate
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Red Blood Cell (RBC) Folate Level at 24 Weeks
Week 24

RBC folate=(\[whole blood folate\*100\]-\[plasma folate\*(100-hematocrit)\])/hematocrit

Plasma Folate Level at 24 Weeks
Week 24

Folate concentrations in plasma were determined by an appropriately validated microbiological assay.

Change From Baseline to Week 8 in Mean 24-hour SBP From the Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) Measurements in Full Analysis Set (FAS) Population
Baseline to Week 8

The mean change in 24-hr ambulatory systolic blood pressure (SBP) from Baseline to Week 8 was calculated for the full analysis set. The change from baseline means was adjusted for center and baseline SBP.

Change From Baseline to Week 8 in Mean 24-hour SBP From the ABPM Measurements in Per Protocol Population
Baseline to Week 8

The mean change in 24-hr ambulatory systolic blood pressure (SBP) from Baseline to Week 8 was calculated for the per protocol (PP) population. The change from baseline means was adjusted for center and baseline SBP.

Secondary Endpoints

Mean Neural Tube Defect (NTD) Risk Reduction at Week 24
Baseline and week 24
Mean Change From Baseline in Red Blood Cell (RBC) Folate Levels at Week 4
baseline and up to week 4
Mean Change From Baseline in Red Blood Cell (RBC) Folate Levels at Week 8
baseline and up to week 8
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposePREVENTION

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Drospirenone (DRSP)/Ethinylestradiol (EE)/Metafolin (MTHF)EXPERIMENTAL1 tablet 0.020 mg EE/3.0 mg DRSP/0.451 mg L-5-MTHF as calcium salt given orally/daily for 24 days followed by 1 tablet 0.451 mg L-5-MTHF as calcium salt given orally/daily for 4 days over a time period of 24 weeks
Drospirenone (DRSP)/Ethinylestradiol (EE)ACTIVE_COMPARATOR1 tablet 0.020 mg EE/3.0 mg DRSP \[YAZ\] given orally/daily for 24 days followed by 1 placebo tablet given orally/daily for 4 days over a time period of 24 weeks
0.5mg DRSP / 1.0mg E2 (Angeliq, BAY86-4891)EXPERIMENTAL0.5 mg drospirenone/1.0 mg 17β-estradiol for 8 weeks (8 weeks plus 3 days for sodium sensitivity subjects)
2.0mg DRSP / 1.0mg E2 (Angeliq, BAY86-4891)EXPERIMENTAL2.0 mg drospirenone/1.0 mg 17β-estradiol for 8 weeks (8 weeks plus 3 days for sodium sensitivity subjects)
1.5 mg MPA / 0.3 mg CEE (Prempro)ACTIVE_COMPARATOR1.5 mg medroxyprogesterone acetate/0.3 mg conjugated equine estrogen for 8 weeks (8 weeks plus 3 days for sodium sensitivity subjects)

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Drospirenone/Ethinylestradiol/MethyltetrahydrofolateDRUG0.020 mg ethinylestradiol with 3.0 mg drospirenone and 0.451 mg L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-MTHF)
Drospirenone/Ethinylestradiol (Yaz)DRUG0.020 mg ethinylestradiol with 3.0 mg drospirenone
Drospirenone/17ß-estradiol (Angeliq, BAY86-4891)DRUGSH K 00641 A -Active study medication encapsulated tablet
SH K 00641 C - Medroxyprogesterone acetate / conjugated equine (Prempro TM)DRUGActive control encapsulated tablet
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 40 Years
SexFEMALE
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites9

Inclusion Criteria: \- Healthy women between 18 and 40 requesting oral contraception Exclusion Criteria: \- The use of steroidal oral contraceptives, or any drug that could alter Oral Contraception metabolism will be prohibited during the study

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Drospirenone, Ethinylestradiol/ Yasmin

What is Drospirenone/17ß-estradiol used for?

Drospirenone/17ß-estradiol is an investigational small molecule being studied for use in postmenopause, specifically in postmenopausal women with prehypertension. It is being evaluated for its effects on blood pressure and sodium sensitivity in this population.

What does Drospirenone/17ß-estradiol target?

Drospirenone/17ß-estradiol is a combination of drospirenone, a progestin, and 17ß-estradiol, an estrogen. It is being studied for its effects on blood pressure and sodium sensitivity in postmenopausal women with prehypertension.

Who makes Drospirenone/17ß-estradiol?

Drospirenone/17ß-estradiol is being developed by Bayer AG, a pharmaceutical company. Bayer's stock is traded under the ticker symbol BAYRY.

What phase is Drospirenone/17ß-estradiol in?

Drospirenone/17ß-estradiol is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. One Phase 2 trial has been completed.

What clinical trials is Drospirenone/17ß-estradiol in?

Drospirenone/17ß-estradiol has been studied in one completed Phase 2 trial, NCT00420342, titled 'Effects of Angeliq and Prempro on Blood Pressure and Sodium Sensitivity in Postmenopausal Women With Prehypertension.' The trial enrolled 92 postmenopausal women in the United States.

Is Drospirenone/17ß-estradiol the same as Angeliq?

Drospirenone/17ß-estradiol is the active ingredient in the product referred to as Angeliq in clinical trial NCT00420342. The trial compared Angeliq to Prempro in postmenopausal women with prehypertension.