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Levonorgestrel IUD

Phase 3

Contraception | Small molecule | Endocrine |Bayer AG|Last Updated: Sep 25, 2017

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment567

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Clinical trial landscape

Levonorgestrel IUD · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT01254292LCS12 vs Combined Oral Contraceptive (COC) User Satisfaction StudyContraception
COMPLETED567 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
LCS12 vs Combined Oral Contraceptive (COC) User Satisfaction Study
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Overall Satisfaction Rate at 18 Months (Last Observation Carried Forward, LOCF)
At 18 months

Satisfaction was to be assessed by the subject based on a 5-point Likert item, using the following question: How satisfied are you with the birth control method used during the study? 1. Very satisfied 2. Satisfied 3. Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 4. Dissatisfied 5. Very dissatisfied The overall satisfaction rate was to be the percentage of subjects selecting "1. Very satisfied" or "2. Satisfied" for the above question.

Secondary Endpoints

Overall Satisfaction Rating by the 5-point Likert Item at 6 Months
At 6 months
Overall Satisfaction Rating by the 5-point Likert Item at 12 Months
At 12 months
Overall Satisfaction Rating by the 5-point Likert Item at 18 Months
At 18 months
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposePREVENTION

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
LCS12 (Skyla, BAY86-5028)EXPERIMENTALParticipants received LCS12 (low dose levonorgestrel \[LNG\] intrauterine delivery system \[IUS\]) with an initial in vitro release rate of 12 μg LNG per day for 18 months with optional extension to 36 months
EE30/DRSP (Yasmin, BAY86-5131)ACTIVE_COMPARATORParticipants received combined oral contraceptive (COC) tablet Yasmin containing 30 μg ethinyl estradiol (EE) and 3 mg drospirenone (DRSP) for 18 months/19 cycles

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Levonorgestrel IUD (LCS, BAY86-5028)DRUGLCS12 insertion will occur at randomization visit (Visit 2). Duration of study treatment is 18 months with optional extension to 36 months for subjects in this group only.
Yasmin (EE30/DRSP, BAY86-5131)DRUGCombined oral contraceptive (COC; Yasmin; 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol and 3 mg drospirenone); Subjects will start taking COC at / on the day of visit 2 and continue taking one pill / day without any breaks for the entire study duration of 18 months.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 29 Years
SexFEMALE
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites94

Inclusion Criteria: * Subject has signed and dated the Informed Consent Form (ICF). * The subject is generally healthy, requesting contraception, and is between 18 and 29 years of age (inclusive) at Screening. * In the opinion of the investigator, the subject is * in good health; * without ute...

Countries:United StatesAustriaBelgiumGermanyRussia
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Frequently asked questions about Levonorgestrel IUD

What is Levonorgestrel IUD used for?

Levonorgestrel IUD is used for contraception. It is an intrauterine device that releases the hormone levonorgestrel to prevent pregnancy. It is being developed by Bayer AG for this indication.

Who makes Levonorgestrel IUD?

Levonorgestrel IUD is developed by Bayer AG, which trades under the ticker BAYRY. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the device for contraception.

What phase is Levonorgestrel IUD in?

Levonorgestrel IUD is in Phase 3 clinical development. It is an investigational product and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. One Phase 3 trial has been completed.

What clinical trials is Levonorgestrel IUD in?

Levonorgestrel IUD has one completed Phase 3 trial, NCT01254292, titled 'LCS12 vs Combined Oral Contraceptive (COC) User Satisfaction Study.' The trial enrolled 567 female participants aged 18 years and older across the United States, Austria, Belgium, Germany, and Russia.

Is Levonorgestrel IUD the same as LCS12?

In the clinical trial NCT01254292, Levonorgestrel IUD is referred to as LCS12. The study compares LCS12 with a combined oral contraceptive to assess user satisfaction.