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17-alpha-hydroxy-progesterone caproate, Makena

Phase 2

Preterm Delivery | Small molecule | Gastrointestinal |Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.|Last Updated: Jun 28, 2018

Target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as 17-alpha-hydroxy-progesterone caproate, Makena®

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment152

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

17-alpha-hydroxy-progesterone caproate, Makena · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT01119963Progesterone (17P, Makena®) for Prolongation of Pregnancy in Women With Preterm Rupture of the Membranes (PROM)Preterm Delivery
COMPLETED152 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Progesterone (17P, Makena®) for Prolongation of Pregnancy in Women With Preterm Rupture of the Membranes (PROM)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Gestational Age at Delivery
Measured from day of last menstrual cycle to day of birth and measured in weeks.

Gestational age is measured in weeks, from the first day of the woman's last menstrual cycle to the date the baby was born.

Secondary Endpoints

Duration of Latency Period
average number of days measured from day of study entry until day of delivery
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposePREVENTION

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
17-alpha hydroxyprogesterone caproate, Makena®ACTIVE_COMPARATOR250 mg of 17P, Makena® intramuscular (IM) weekly.
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORCastor Oil (Placebo)intramuscular (IM) weekly

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
17-alpha-hydroxy-progesterone caproate, Makena®DRUGIntramuscular (IM) injection of 17P,Makena® (250mg) beginning as early as 23w0d administered weekly until 34w0d, documented fetal lung maturity at 32w0d - 33w6d, or delivery which ever comes first.
Castor Oil (Placebo)DRUGIM injections of Placebo (castor oil) beginning as early as 23w0d administered weekly until 34w0d, documented fetal lung maturity at 32w0d - 33w6d, or delivery which ever comes first.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexFEMALE
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites15

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Participant is 18 years old or older 2. Gestational Age (GA) 23w0d and 30w6d @ time of enrollment 3. Singleton pregnancy 4. PROM defined as either (a) or (b) or (c) below (a) Documentation of vaginal leakage of indigo carmine dye instilled via amniocentesis (b) Positive Amnis...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about 17-alpha-hydroxy-progesterone caproate, Makena

What is 17-alpha-hydroxy-progesterone caproate (Makena) used for?

17-alpha-hydroxy-progesterone caproate, also known as Makena, is being studied for the prevention of preterm delivery. It is a small molecule being developed by Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. (ticker: MD). The drug is in Phase 2 clinical development and is not yet approved for commercial use.

Who is developing 17-alpha-hydroxy-progesterone caproate (Makena)?

17-alpha-hydroxy-progesterone caproate (Makena) is being developed by Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc., which trades under the ticker MD. The company is responsible for the clinical development of the drug for preterm delivery.

What phase is 17-alpha-hydroxy-progesterone caproate (Makena) in?

17-alpha-hydroxy-progesterone caproate (Makena) is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by the FDA. The Phase 2 trial has been completed.

What clinical trials is 17-alpha-hydroxy-progesterone caproate (Makena) in?

17-alpha-hydroxy-progesterone caproate (Makena) has been studied in one completed Phase 2 clinical trial, NCT01119963, titled "Progesterone (17P, Makena®) for Prolongation of Pregnancy in Women With Preterm Rupture of the Membranes (PROM)." The trial enrolled 152 participants in the United States and was randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled.

Is 17-alpha-hydroxy-progesterone caproate the same as Makena?

Yes, 17-alpha-hydroxy-progesterone caproate is also known as Makena. Makena is a brand name for the same drug. Both names refer to the same small molecule being developed for preterm delivery.