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Ortho-Cyclen

Phase 1

Infection, Human Immunodeficiency Virus | Small molecule | Infectious Disease |GSK plc|Last Updated: May 21, 2012

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment16

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Clinical trial landscape

Ortho-Cyclen · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT01498861Drug Interaction Study Between Dolutegravir and an Oral Contraceptive Containing Norgestimate and EthinylestradiolInfection, Human Immunodeficiency Virus
COMPLETED16 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
Drug Interaction Study Between Dolutegravir and an Oral Contraceptive Containing Norgestimate and Ethinylestradiol
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

AUC(0-tau) of norelgestromin and ethinylestradiol after Ortho-Cyclen alone and after Ortho-Cyclen with dolutegravir
Up to 24 hours post-dose

Samples will be collected at predose and at 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 24 hours postdose on Days 10 and 21

Secondary Endpoints

Safety and tolerability of all treatments as assessed by vital signs, AEs, and clinical laboratory tests
Up to 8 weeks
Composite of norelgestromin pharmacokinetic parameters on Day 10 and Day 21: Cmax, Cmin, tmax, tmin and half life
Up to 24 hours post dose
Predose serum levels of luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone from Periods 1 and 2
predose on Days 1, 10, 11, 21 and 22
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelCROSSOVER
PurposeBASIC_SCIENCE

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Run-In PeriodOTHEROrtho-Cyclen for 21 days. Only for subjects who are not already taking Ortho-Cyclen prior to the study
Sequence ABEXPERIMENTALSubjects will take Ortho-Cyclen once a day from Day 1-21 of their menstrual cycle. In addition they will take dolutegravir 50 mg twice a day from Days 1-10 and placebo twice a day from Day 12-21
Sequence BAEXPERIMENTALSubjects will take Ortho-Cyclen once a day from Day 1-21 of their menstrual cycle. In addition they will take placebo twice a day from Days 1-10 and dolutegravir 50 mg twice a day from Day 12-21

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Ortho-CyclenDRUGOrtho-cyclen is an oral contraceptive.
DolutegravirDRUGDolutegravir is an experimental HIV drug
PlaceboDRUGPlacebo is a tablet with no drug in it
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 40 Years
SexFEMALE
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase and bilirubin greater than or equal to 1.5 times the upper limit of normal (ULN) * Healthy female subjects, as determined by a responsible and experienced physician, based on a medical evaluation including medical history, p...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Ortho-Cyclen

What is Ortho-Cyclen used for?

Ortho-Cyclen is a small molecule being studied for use in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. It is an oral contraceptive containing norgestimate and ethinylestradiol, and in the context of this research it is being evaluated for potential drug interactions in HIV treatment. It is currently in Phase 1 clinical development.

Who makes Ortho-Cyclen?

Ortho-Cyclen is developed by GSK plc, a pharmaceutical company traded on the stock exchange under the ticker symbol GSK. The company is conducting research on this drug in the therapeutic area of infectious disease, specifically for HIV infection.

What phase is Ortho-Cyclen in?

Ortho-Cyclen is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. There is one completed Phase 1 trial involving this drug, and it is not currently in active clinical trials.

What clinical trials is Ortho-Cyclen in?

Ortho-Cyclen has one completed clinical trial, identified as NCT01498861. This was a Phase 1 drug interaction study between dolutegravir and an oral contraceptive containing norgestimate and ethinylestradiol. The trial enrolled 16 female participants in the United States and included healthy volunteers.

Is Ortho-Cyclen the same as a contraceptive containing norgestimate and ethinylestradiol?

Yes, Ortho-Cyclen is an oral contraceptive that contains norgestimate and ethinylestradiol. In the clinical trial NCT01498861, it was studied for potential interactions with dolutegravir, an HIV medication. The study was conducted in healthy female volunteers to assess safety and drug interactions.