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YAZ

Phase 3

Acne Vulgaris | Small molecule | Dermatology |Bayer AG|Trials Updated: Dec 31, 2014

YAZ development status

Highest phase Phase 3
Registered trials 2 across 1 sponsor since Aug 2010

YAZ target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as YAZ (SH T00186D)

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials5
Total Enrollment2,968

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

YAZ clinical trials

YAZ · 5 trials · 3 indications

Phase 3 4Phase 2 1
NCT00819312YAZ, Oral Contraceptive Registration in ChinaContraception
COMPLETED675 Analytics
NCT00185484Efficacy and Safety Oral Contraceptive StudyContraception
COMPLETED1,113 Analytics
NCT00651469Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of an OC Preparation vs Placebo for 6 Treatment Cycles in Women With Moderate Acne.Acne Vulgaris
COMPLETED534 Analytics
NCT00656981Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of an Oral Contraceptive (OC) Preparation Versus Placebo for 6 Treatment Cycles in Women With Moderate AcneAcne Vulgaris
COMPLETED541 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
YAZ, Oral Contraceptive Registration in China
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PHASE3COMPLETED
Efficacy and Safety Oral Contraceptive Study
ContraceptionUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of an OC Preparation vs Placebo for 6 Treatment Cycles in Women With Moderate Acne.
Acne VulgarisUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of an Oral Contraceptive (OC) Preparation Versus Placebo for 6 Treatment Cycles in Women With Moderate Acne
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

The primary efficacy variable is the number of unintended pregnancies as measured by the Pearl Index (PI) during 13 cycles of treatment.
13 cycles (1 cycle= 28 days)
Rate of unintended pregnancies (Pearl index)
13 cycles of 28 days
Percent change in inflammatory lesion counts (including papules, pustules, and nodules), non-inflammatory lesion counts (including open and closed comedones), total lesion count, and the ISGA.
From baseline to Cycle 6
Hoogland scores in cycles 2 and 3
Treatment cycles 2 and 3 (treatment weeks 5-12)

Secondary Endpoints

Bleeding pattern indices
13 cycles
Cycle control parameters
13 cycles
Adverse events
Whole study period
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposePREVENTION

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Arm 1ACTIVE_COMPARATOR -
Arm 2PLACEBO_COMPARATOR -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
YAZ (SH T00186, BAY86-5300)DRUG20ug ethinylestradiol, 3mg drospirenone, tablet, orally, opd
YAZ (DRSP 3 mg/EE 0.02 mg, BAY86-5300)DRUGOral administration of YAZ (0.02mg ethinyl estradiol-ß-cyclodextrin clathrate and 3mg drospirenone, 24 day hormone tablets followed by 4 days of placebo tablets for 13 cycles
PlaceboDRUGThe subjects randomly assigned to the placebo group received 28 inert but identical-appearing, color-matched tablets. The treatment period was 6 cycles (28 tablets per cycle)
Yasminelle (SH T 00186 D)DRUGSH T 00186 D in a 21-day regimen, i.e., 21 verum tablets, 7 placebo tablets Dose: 0.02 mg EE, 3 mg DRSPMode of administration: Oral, 1 tablet dailyDuration of treatment: 3 cycles of 28 days each
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 45 Years
SexFEMALE
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites17

Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy women between 18 and 45 requesting oral contraception. * Smokers may not exceed 30 years of age. Exclusion Criteria: * The use of steroidal oral contraceptives , or any drug that could alter oral contraception metabolism will be prohibited during the study. * Pregnan...

Countries:ChinaHong KongUnited StatesNetherlands
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Frequently asked questions about YAZ

What is YAZ used for?

YAZ is an oral contraceptive used for contraception and for the treatment of moderate acne vulgaris in women. It is a small molecule combination product containing drospirenone 3 mg and ethinyl estradiol 0.02 mg. Clinical development has covered both contraceptive use and acne treatment.

Who makes YAZ?

YAZ is developed by Bayer AG, which trades on the OTC market under the ticker BAYRY. Bayer is the sponsor of the clinical trials evaluating YAZ for contraception and acne vulgaris.

What phase is YAZ in?

YAZ is in Phase 3 development. Its clinical program includes Phase 3 trials in contraception and acne vulgaris, along with a Phase 2 study of missed pills and follicular development. All listed trials are completed, and no trials are currently active.

What clinical trials is YAZ in?

YAZ has been studied in completed trials including NCT00819312, a Phase 3 oral contraceptive registration study in China and Hong Kong; NCT00656981 and NCT00651469, Phase 3 placebo-controlled acne trials in the United States; and NCT00673686, a Phase 2 missed-pill study in the Netherlands.