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Menostar

Phase 3

Hot Flashes | Small molecule | Endocrine |Bayer AG|Last Updated: Dec 30, 2014

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment165

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Clinical trial landscape

Menostar · 2 trials · 2 indications

Phase 3 2
NCT00185237Treatment of Hot Flushes in Asian Women With Ultra-low Dose Estradiol PatchHot Flashes
COMPLETED165 Analytics
NCT003105313-year Study of Menostar Versus Evista to Prevent Osteoporosis in Post-menopausal WomenOsteopenia
COMPLETED500 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Treatment of Hot Flushes in Asian Women With Ultra-low Dose Estradiol Patch
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PHASE3COMPLETED
3-year Study of Menostar Versus Evista to Prevent Osteoporosis in Post-menopausal Women
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Relative change in frequency of hot flushes
12 weeks
Percentage change in Bone Mineral Density at the lumbar spine
after 3 years

Secondary Endpoints

Change in intensity of hot flushes
12 weeks
Changes in vaginal pH
12 weeks
Changes in vaginal maturation index
12 weeks
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Arm 1EXPERIMENTAL -
Arm 2PLACEBO_COMPARATOR -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Menostar (estradiol transdermal delivery system)DRUGMenostar (estradiol transdermal delivery system (SHP00577E), 0.014 mg/day)
PlaceboDRUGPlacebo patch
Menostar (Estradiol, BAY86-5435)DRUGMenostar (estradiol transdermal delivery system (SHP00577E), 0.014 mg/day)
RaloxifeneDRUGRaloxifene tbl. (60 mg/day)
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range45 Years to 65 Years
SexFEMALE
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: * Evidence of postmenopausal status Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindication to estrogen therapy

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Frequently asked questions about Menostar

What is Menostar used for?

Menostar is an investigational ultra-low dose estradiol patch being studied for the treatment of hot flashes and osteopenia in post-menopausal women. It is a small molecule endocrine therapy developed by Bayer AG. The drug is currently in Phase 3 clinical development and is not yet approved by the FDA.

Who makes Menostar?

Menostar is being developed by Bayer AG, a multinational pharmaceutical company. Bayer's stock is traded over-the-counter under the ticker symbol BAYRY. The company is conducting Phase 3 clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Menostar for treating hot flashes and osteopenia.

What phase is Menostar in?

Menostar is currently in Phase 3 clinical development. Two Phase 3 trials have been completed: one studying its effect on hot flashes in Asian women and another comparing it to Evista for preventing osteoporosis in post-menopausal women with osteopenia. Menostar remains investigational and has not received FDA approval.

What clinical trials is Menostar in?

Menostar has been studied in two completed Phase 3 clinical trials. The first, NCT00185237, enrolled 165 women aged 45 and older to evaluate the treatment of hot flushes in Asian women. The second, NCT00310531, enrolled 500 women aged 55 and older in a 3-year study comparing Menostar to Evista for preventing osteoporosis.

How does Menostar work?

Menostar is an ultra-low dose estradiol patch, a form of estrogen replacement therapy. It works by delivering estradiol through the skin to supplement declining estrogen levels in post-menopausal women, which may help alleviate hot flashes and prevent bone loss associated with osteopenia.