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Drospirenone/ethinylestradiol

Phase 1

Healthy | Small molecule | Other |Johnson & Johnson|Last Updated: Sep 6, 2017

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Total Trials2
Total Enrollment42

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Drospirenone/ethinylestradiol · 2 trials · 1 indication

Phase 1 2
NCT03111511A Study in Healthy Female Participants to Investigate the Effect of JNJ-56136379 at Steady-state on the Single-dose Pharmacokinetics of Ethinylestradiol and Drospirenone (Oral Contraceptive) and on the Single-dose Pharmacokinetics of Midazolam (Probe Substrate for Cytochrome P450 3A4)Healthy
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NCT02885454To Evaluate the Effects of Odalasvir and AL-335 With Simeprevir on the Single-Dose Pharmacokinetics of Ethinylestradiol and Drospirenone in Healthy Female ParticipantsHealthy
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PHASE1COMPLETED
A Study in Healthy Female Participants to Investigate the Effect of JNJ-56136379 at Steady-state on the Single-dose Pharmacokinetics of Ethinylestradiol and Drospirenone (Oral Contraceptive) and on the Single-dose Pharmacokinetics of Midazolam (Probe Substrate for Cytochrome P450 3A4)
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PHASE1COMPLETED
To Evaluate the Effects of Odalasvir and AL-335 With Simeprevir on the Single-Dose Pharmacokinetics of Ethinylestradiol and Drospirenone in Healthy Female Participants
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration of Drospirenone (Cmax)
Day 1 and 21: Predose, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12 hours postdose

The Cmax is the maximum observed plasma analyte concentration.

Area Under the Analyte Concentration-time Curve From Time Zero to the Time of the Last Measurable Concentration of Drospirenone (AUC [0-last])
Day 1 and 21: Predose, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12 hours postdose

The AUC (0-last) is the area under the analyte concentration-time curve from time 0 to time of the last quantifiable concentration.

Area Under the Analyte Concentration-time Curve From Time Zero to Infinite Time of Drospirenone (AUC [0-infinity])
Day 1 and 21: Predose, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12 hours postdose

The AUC (0-infinity) is the area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time zero to infinite time, calculated as the sum of AUC(last) and C(last)/lambda(z); wherein AUC(last) is area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time zero to last quantifiable time, C(last) is the last observed quantifiable concentration, and lambda(z) is elimination rate constant.

Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration of Ethinylestradiol (Cmax)
Day 1 and 21: Predose, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12 hours postdose

The Cmax is the maximum observed plasma analyte concentration.

Area Under the Analyte Concentration-time Curve From Time Zero to the Time of the Last Measurable Concentration of Ethinylestradiol (AUC [0-last])
Day 1 and 21: Predose, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12 hours postdose

The AUC (0-last) is the area under the analyte concentration-time curve from time 0 to time of the last quantifiable concentration.

Area Under the Analyte Concentration-time Curve From Time Zero to Infinite Time of Ethinylestradiol (AUC [0-infinity])
Day 1 and 21: Predose, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12 hours postdose

The AUC (0-infinity) is the area under the analyte concentration-time curve from time zero to infinite time, calculated as the sum of AUC(last) and C(last)/lambda(z); wherein AUC(last) is area under the analyte concentration-time curve from time zero to last quantifiable time, C(last) is the last observed quantifiable concentration, and lambda(z) is elimination rate constant.

Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration of Midazolam and its Metabolite 1-OH-Midazolam (Cmax)
Day 1 and 21: 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12 hours postdose on Day 1

The Cmax is the maximum observed plasma analyte concentration.

Area Under the Analyte Concentration-time Curve From Time Zero to Infinite Time of Midazolam and its Metabolite 1-OH-Midazolam (AUC [0-infinity])
Day 1 and 21: 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12 hours postdose

The AUC (0-infinity) is the area under the analyte concentration-time curve from time zero to infinite time, calculated as the sum of AUC(last) and C(last)/lambda(z); wherein AUC(last) is area under the analyte concentration-time curve from time zero to last quantifiable time, C(last) is the last observed quantifiable concentration, and lambda(z) is elimination rate constant.

Area Under the Analyte Concentration-time Curve From Time Zero to the Time of the Last Measurable Concentration of Midazolam and its Metabolite 1-OH-Midazolam (AUC [0-last])
Day 1 and 21: 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12 hours postdose

The AUC (0-last) is the area under the analyte concentration-time curve from time 0 to time of the last quantifiable concentration.

Maximum Observed Analyte Concentration (Cmax) of Drospirenone
Day 1, 7, 25 and 32: Predose, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 24, 48 and 72 hours postdose

Cmax is the maximum observed analyte concentration.

Area Under the Plasma Concentration-Time Curve From Time Zero to Last Quantifiable Time (AUC [0-last]) of Drospirenone
Day 1, 7, 25 and 32: Predose, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 24, 48 and 72 hours postdose

The AUC (0-last) is the area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time zero to last quantifiable time.

Area Under the Plasma Concentration-Time Curve From Time Zero to Infinite Time (AUC[0-infinity]) of Drospirenone
Day 1, 7, 25 and 32: Predose, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 24, 48 and 72 hours postdose

The AUC (0-infinity) is the area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time zero to infinite time, calculated as the sum of AUC(0-last) and C(last)/lambda(z); wherein AUC(0-last) is area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time zero to last quantifiable time, C(last) is the last observed quantifiable concentration, and lambda(z) is elimination rate constant.

Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Ethinylestradiol
Day 1, 7, 25 and 32: Predose, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 24, 48 and 72 hours postdose

Cmax is the maximum observed analyte concentration.

Area Under the Plasma Concentration-Time Curve From Time Zero to Last Quantifiable Time (AUC [0-last]) of Ethinylestradiol
Day 1, 7, 25 and 32: Predose, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 24, 48 and 72 hours postdose

The AUC (0-last) is the area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time zero to last quantifiable time.

Area Under the Plasma Concentration-Time Curve From Time Zero to Infinite Time (AUC[0-infinity]) of Ethinylestradiol
Day 1, 7, 25 and 32: Predose, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 24, 48 and 72 hours postdose

The AUC (0-infinity) is the area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time zero to infinite time, calculated as the sum of AUC(0-last) and C(last)/lambda(z); wherein AUC(0-last) is area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time zero to last quantifiable time, C(last) is the last observed quantifiable concentration, and lambda(z) is elimination rate constant.

Secondary Endpoints

Number of Participants With Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability
Up to 30-35 days after last study drug administration (approximately 70 days)
Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration of JNJ-56136379 (Cmax)
1, 2, 4, 9 and 12 hours postdose on Day 21
Area Under the Concentration-time Curve From Time Zero to tau Hours Postdose of JNJ-56136379 (AUCtau)
Predose, 1, 2, 4, 9 and 12 hours postdose on Day 21; predose on Day 22
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeOTHER

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Drospirenone/Ethinylestradiol + Midazolam + JNJ-56136379EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive single dose of drospirenone/ethinylestradiol 3 milligram (mg)/0.02 mg (oral contraceptive \[OC\]) and single dose of midazolam 2 mg under fasted conditions on Day 1. JNJ-56136379 250 mg twice daily will be administered on Days 6, 7 and JNJ-56136379 170 mg once daily on Days 8 to 25 under fed conditions, except on Day 21 on which Single dose of JNJ-56136379 170 mg + single dose of OC and single dose of midazolam 2 mg will be administered on fasted state. A single dose of drospirenone/ethinylestradiol 3 mg/0.02 mg and midazolam 2 mg on Day 21 under fasted conditions.
OC + AL-335 + ODV + 3-DAA combinationEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive single dose of 3 milligram (mg) drospirenone/0.02 mg ethinylestradiol \[OC\] on Day 1, AL-335 800 mg once daily on Days 5 and 6, a single dose of AL-335 800 mg + a single dose of OC on Day 7, ODV 25 mg once daily on Days 12 to 24, followed by a single dose of ODV 25 mg and a single dose of OC on Day 25, followed by ODV 25 mg + AL-335 800 mg + simeprevir (SMV) 75 mg \[3-DAA combination\] once daily on Days 26 to 31, followed by a single dose of 3-DAA combination and a single dose of OC on Day 32.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Drospirenone/EthinylestradiolDRUGA single dose of drospirenone/ethinylestradiol 3 mg/0.02 mg (OC) tablets on Days 1 and 21.
MidazolamDRUGMidazolam 2 mg orally on Days 1 and 21.
JNJ-56136379DRUGJNJ-56136379 dose will be administered orally at a dose of 250 mg (as 2 tablets of 100 mg + 2 tablets of 25 mg) on Days 6 and 7 and at a dose of 170 mg (as 1 tablet of 100 mg+ 2 tablets of 25 mg + 4 tablets of 5 mg) on Days 8 to 25.
AL-335DRUGAL-335 (800 mg) tablet once daily on Days 5-7 and then on Days 26-32 (as a component of 3-DAA combination) to be taken orally.
Odalasvir (ODV)DRUGODV 25 mg tablet once daily on Days 12-25 and then on Days 26-32 (as a component of 3-DAA combination) to be taken orally.
Simeprevir (SMV)DRUGSMV 75 mg capsule as a component of 3-DAA combination to be taken orally on Days 26-32.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 50 Years
SexFEMALE
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy on the basis of physical examination, medical history, and vital signs performed at screening. If there are abnormalities, the participant may be included only if the investigator judges the abnormalities to be not clinically significant or to be appropriate and reason...

Countries:BelgiumUnited States
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Frequently asked questions about Drospirenone/ethinylestradiol

What is Drospirenone/ethinylestradiol used for?

Drospirenone/ethinylestradiol is an investigational small molecule being studied in healthy female participants. It is a combination oral contraceptive being evaluated in Phase 1 clinical trials to assess its pharmacokinetics when taken with other drugs. It is not approved for any indication and remains in clinical development.

Who makes Drospirenone/ethinylestradiol?

Drospirenone/ethinylestradiol is being developed by Johnson & Johnson, traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker JNJ. The company is conducting Phase 1 clinical trials to evaluate the drug's interactions with other investigational compounds in healthy female participants.

What phase is Drospirenone/ethinylestradiol in?

Drospirenone/ethinylestradiol is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. Two Phase 1 trials have been completed, with a total of 42 healthy female participants enrolled across studies in the United States and Belgium.

What clinical trials is Drospirenone/ethinylestradiol in?

Drospirenone/ethinylestradiol has been studied in two completed Phase 1 trials. NCT02885454 evaluated its pharmacokinetics with odalasvir, AL-335, and simeprevir in 24 healthy women in the United States. NCT03111511 assessed its interaction with JNJ-56136379 and midazolam in 18 healthy women in Belgium.

Is Drospirenone/ethinylestradiol FDA approved?

Drospirenone/ethinylestradiol is not FDA approved. It is an investigational drug currently in Phase 1 clinical trials, which are designed to evaluate its pharmacokinetics and drug interactions in healthy volunteers. The drug has not completed the clinical development process required for regulatory approval.