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Levomefolate Calcium

Phase 1

Contraception | Small molecule | Endocrine |Bayer AG|Last Updated: Feb 20, 2014

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment42

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Clinical trial landscape

Levomefolate Calcium · 1 trial · 2 indications

Phase 1 1
NCT01031355Bioequivalence Study: 3 mg Estradiol Valerate (EV) With and Without Levomefolate CalciumContraception
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PHASE1COMPLETED
Bioequivalence Study: 3 mg Estradiol Valerate (EV) With and Without Levomefolate Calcium
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Uncorrected Cmax and AUC(0-tlast) and baseline corrected Cmax and AUC (if possible) for E1, E2, E1S, and L-5- methyl-THF
2 months
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelCROSSOVER
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Arm 1EXPERIMENTAL -
Arm 2ACTIVE_COMPARATOR -
Arm 3ACTIVE_COMPARATOR -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Estradiol Valerate (EV) / Levomefolate Calcium (BAY98-7078)DRUGOral, single dose, 3 mg EV + 0.451 mg levomefolate calcium, washout phase between treatments: at least 7 days
Estradiol Valerate (EV) (BAY86-4980)DRUGOral, single dose, 3 mg EV, washout phase between treatments: at least 7 days
Levomefolate Calcium (BAY86-7660)DRUGOral, single dose, 0.451 mg levomefolate calcium, washout phase between treatments: at least 7 days
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range45 Years to 75 Years
SexFEMALE
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * BMI:\>18 \<30 kg/m² * Healthy female volunteers * Age 45-75 years * Postmenopausal state Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindications for use of combined (Estradiol Valerate/dienogest) contraceptive (e.g.history of venous/arterial thromboembolic disease) * Regular intake of medic...

Countries:Germany
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Frequently asked questions about Levomefolate Calcium

What is Levomefolate Calcium used for?

Levomefolate Calcium is being investigated for use in contraception, specifically in combination with estradiol valerate for ovulation inhibition. It is a small molecule in Phase 1 clinical development, studied in a bioequivalence trial in Germany.

Who makes Levomefolate Calcium?

Levomefolate Calcium is being developed by Bayer AG, a German pharmaceutical company traded on the OTC market under the ticker BAYRY. The company is conducting clinical research on this compound for contraceptive applications.

What phase is Levomefolate Calcium in?

Levomefolate Calcium is in Phase 1 clinical development. One Phase 1 trial has been completed, with no active trials currently ongoing. The drug is investigational and has not been approved for any use.

What clinical trials is Levomefolate Calcium in?

Levomefolate Calcium has one completed clinical trial, NCT01031355, a Phase 1 bioequivalence study comparing 3 mg estradiol valerate with and without levomefolate calcium. The trial enrolled 42 healthy female volunteers aged 45 years and older in Germany.

Is Levomefolate Calcium the same as estradiol valerate?

No, Levomefolate Calcium is not the same as estradiol valerate. They are distinct compounds being studied together in a combination product for contraception. The clinical trial evaluates the bioequivalence of estradiol valerate when administered with or without levomefolate calcium.