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Preterm Delivery | Small molecule | Gastrointestinal |Catalent, Inc.|Last Updated: Mar 13, 2012

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment465

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Clinical trial landscape

progesterone · 1 trial · 3 indications

Phase 3 1
NCT00615550PREGNANT Short Cervix TrialPreterm Delivery
COMPLETED465 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
PREGNANT Short Cervix Trial
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Number of Participants With Birth <=32 6/7 Weeks Gestation.
9 to 13 weeks

Secondary Endpoints

Number of Infants With Neonatal Morbidities Such as Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS), Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD), Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH), Proven Sepsis, and Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)
Delivery Hospitalization (1-212 days)
Number of Subjects With Preterm Birth at ≤27 6/7, ≤34 6/7, and <36 6/7 Weeks Gestation.
Gestational Age at Delivery
Number of Neonates Who Died.
Delivery to 28 days
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposePREVENTION

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORplacebo vaginal gel
ProchieveACTIVE_COMPARATORProgesterone 8% Vaginal Gel

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
progesteroneDRUG8% vaginal gel, 1.125 Grams once daily, beginning at 19 0/7 to 23 6/7 weeks gestation through 36 6/7 weeks gestation
placeboDRUGvaginal gel, 1.125 Grams once daily, beginning at 19 0/7 to 23 6/7 weeks gestation through 36 6/7 weeks gestation
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range15 Years to 45 Years
SexFEMALE
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites49

Inclusion Criteria: 1. The subject has a short cervical length by transvaginal ultrasound (TVU) defined as 10-20mm. In cases of "dynamic cervix", the shortest observed/documented cervical length by TVU is to be used as the cervical length for inclusion purposes. 2. Singleton gestation. 3. The pregn...

Countries:United StatesBelarusChileCzechiaIndiaIsraelItalyRussiaSouth AfricaUkraine
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Frequently asked questions about progesterone

What is progesterone used for in preterm delivery?

Progesterone is a small molecule being studied for the prevention of preterm delivery in pregnant women with a short cervix. It is currently in Phase 3 clinical development as an investigational therapy. The drug is being evaluated in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to assess its effectiveness in this condition.

Who is developing progesterone for preterm delivery?

Catalent, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTLT) is the developer of progesterone for the prevention of preterm delivery. The company is conducting clinical research on this small molecule therapy, which is currently in Phase 3 development for the indication of preterm delivery in women with a short cervix.

What phase is progesterone in for preterm delivery?

Progesterone is in Phase 3 clinical development for the prevention of preterm delivery. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not yet been approved by regulatory authorities. The Phase 3 trial has been completed, and the results will inform potential regulatory submissions for this indication.

What clinical trials is progesterone in for preterm delivery?

Progesterone is being studied in the PREGNANT Short Cervix Trial, registered as NCT00615550. This Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial enrolled 465 women with a short cervix at risk for preterm delivery. The study was conducted across multiple countries, including the United States, Belarus, Chile, Czechia, India, Israel, Italy, Russia, South Africa, and Ukraine.

Is progesterone the same as the drug tested in the PREGNANT trial?

Yes, progesterone is the drug evaluated in the PREGNANT Short Cervix Trial (NCT00615550). This Phase 3 study tested progesterone in pregnant women with a short uterine cervical length to prevent preterm delivery. The trial was completed and included 465 participants, with results expected to support the drug's development for this indication.