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Primary Prevention and Uterine Preservation in Premenopausal Women With Obesity and Endometrial Hyperplasia

Primary Purpose

Endometrial Hyperplasia

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Semaglutide
Placebo
Progestin
Telemedicine behavioral weight intervention
Sponsored by
Washington University School of Medicine
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional prevention trial for Endometrial Hyperplasia

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 45 Years (Adult)FemaleDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: Diagnosis of histologically confirmed complex atypical endometrial hyperplasia. Patients with a previous diagnosis of AEH who are already being followed with conservative management with oral or LNG-IUD progestin therapy are eligible provided they have not previously been on a GLP-1R agonist within 3 months prior to enrollment. For patients with a previous diagnosis of AEH who have been placed on progestin prior to study entry, the duration of IUD or oral progestin use prior to trial entry should be less than or equal to 6 months. Premenopausal woman with a uterus. At least 18 years of age and no more than 45 years of age. Interested in uterine preservation/fertility-sparing treatment. BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2. Prior or current receipt of progestin is allowed as above. Willingness to undergo placement of LNG-IUD at the time of study entry. Prior or current receipt of metformin is allowed. Ability to understand and willingness to sign an IRB approved written informed consent document. Exclusion Criteria: Prior use of GLP-1 receptor agonist (exenatide, liraglutide, or other) or pramlintide or any DPP-4 inhibitor in the 3 months prior to date of registration. History of type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Acute decompensation of glycemic control. Acute coronary or cerebrovascular event in the previous 30 days. Currently planned coronary, carotid, or peripheral artery revascularization. Chronic heart failure (NYHA class IV). Evidence of renal dysfunction as defined by creatinine clearance < 60 ml/minute. History of solid organ transplant or awaiting solid organ transplant. Current, active treatment for any malignant neoplasm with chemotherapy or radiation. Family or personal history of multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) or familial medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC). A history of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to progestin, semaglutide, or other agents used in the study. History of diabetic retinopathy. Recent history of pancreatitis, defined as less than 4 weeks prior to enrollment. History of suicidal attempts or active suicidal ideation. Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, or cardiac arrhythmia. Pregnant and/or breastfeeding. Participants must have a negative serum pregnancy test within 7 days of date of registration. Patients with HIV are eligible unless their CD4+ T-cell counts are < 350 cells/mcL, they have a history of AIDS-defining opportunistic infection within the 12 months prior to registration, or they are receiving anti-retrovirals that affect progestin levels. Concurrent treatment with effective ART according to DHHS treatment guidelines is recommended.

Sites / Locations

  • Washington University School of Medicine

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Active Comparator

Arm Label

Arm 1: Semaglutide + progestin

Arm 2: Placebo + Progestin

Arm Description

The progestin will be delivered via the levonorgestrel-releasing IUD and it is standard of care. Will receive injectable pens containing semaglutide and will be self-administered on a weekly basis for up to 104 weeks. Dosing will be escalated during weeks 1 through 16 (start at 0.24 mg up to 2.4 mg). Will receive a telemedicine behavioral intervention delivered by a psychologist. At each session, patients will self-report weight, number of days they kept a food journal during the past week, average daily caloric intake for the week, number of days exercised for the week, total number of minutes of moderate physical activity, and average number of steps per day for the week

The progestin will be delivered via the levonorgestrel-releasing IUD and it is standard of care. Will receive injectable pens containing the placebo and will be self-administered on a weekly basis for up to 104 weeks. Will receive a telemedicine behavioral intervention delivered by a psychologist. At each session, patients will self-report weight, number of days they kept a food journal during the past week, average daily caloric intake for the week, number of days exercised for the week, total number of minutes of moderate physical activity, and average number of steps per day for the week

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Number of patients with atypia-free biopsy with uterine preservation

Secondary Outcome Measures

Atypia-free survival
Endometrial cancer-free survival
Change in weight
Change in Cancer Worry Impact of Events Scale (CWIES)
The CWIES is a 15-item self-report measure evaluating stress reactions and traumatic experiences, specifically inquiring about cancer worry-specific distress. Range of values for each individual item will be a Likert Scale from 0-5. 0=not at all and 5=often. The higher the score, the more cancer-worry specific distress the participant has.
Change in Impact of Weight on Quality of Life (IWQOL-Lite)
The IWQOL-Lite provides a total score and scores for five subscales: physical function, self-esteem, sexual life, public distress and work. Scores range from 0 to 100 with lower scores indicating greater impairment.

Full Information

First Posted
April 12, 2023
Last Updated
April 24, 2023
Sponsor
Washington University School of Medicine
Collaborators
Novo Nordisk A/S
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05829460
Brief Title
Primary Prevention and Uterine Preservation in Premenopausal Women With Obesity and Endometrial Hyperplasia
Official Title
Primary Prevention and Uterine Preservation in Premenopausal Women With Obesity and Endometrial Hyperplasia
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
April 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Not yet recruiting
Study Start Date
October 31, 2023 (Anticipated)
Primary Completion Date
October 31, 2028 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
October 31, 2030 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Washington University School of Medicine
Collaborators
Novo Nordisk A/S

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.
No
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The investigators hypothesize that combined treatment with the GLP-1R agonist semaglutide 2.4 mg and levonorgestrel intrauterine device (LNG-IUD), compared to LNG-IUD alone, will result in improved likelihood of uterine preservation, sustained weight loss, improved endometrial and metabolomic response to progestin, and improved quality of life in premenopausal women with endometrial hyperplasia who desire uterine preservation.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Endometrial Hyperplasia

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Prevention
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Model Description
Patients will be randomized on a 1:1 basis to either progestin + semaglutide 2.4 mg or progestin + placebo. Randomization will be stratified by previous progestin and metformin use.
Masking
ParticipantCare Provider
Masking Description
Participant and pathologist
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
96 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Arm 1: Semaglutide + progestin
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
The progestin will be delivered via the levonorgestrel-releasing IUD and it is standard of care. Will receive injectable pens containing semaglutide and will be self-administered on a weekly basis for up to 104 weeks. Dosing will be escalated during weeks 1 through 16 (start at 0.24 mg up to 2.4 mg). Will receive a telemedicine behavioral intervention delivered by a psychologist. At each session, patients will self-report weight, number of days they kept a food journal during the past week, average daily caloric intake for the week, number of days exercised for the week, total number of minutes of moderate physical activity, and average number of steps per day for the week
Arm Title
Arm 2: Placebo + Progestin
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
The progestin will be delivered via the levonorgestrel-releasing IUD and it is standard of care. Will receive injectable pens containing the placebo and will be self-administered on a weekly basis for up to 104 weeks. Will receive a telemedicine behavioral intervention delivered by a psychologist. At each session, patients will self-report weight, number of days they kept a food journal during the past week, average daily caloric intake for the week, number of days exercised for the week, total number of minutes of moderate physical activity, and average number of steps per day for the week
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Semaglutide
Intervention Description
This medication is self-administered as a subcutaneous injection in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm; injection site should be rotated when using the same body region.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo
Intervention Description
This medication is self-administered as a subcutaneous injection in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm; injection site should be rotated when using the same body region.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Progestin
Intervention Description
Released via the levonorgestrel-releasing IUD.
Intervention Type
Behavioral
Intervention Name(s)
Telemedicine behavioral weight intervention
Intervention Description
Weekly telephone calls during the first month, biweekly during the next 5 months, and then monthly for the last 7 months (13 months total). Each telephone session will be 30 minutes long.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Number of patients with atypia-free biopsy with uterine preservation
Time Frame
At 2 years (or exit from study)
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Atypia-free survival
Time Frame
Through completion of follow-up (estimated to be 4 years)
Title
Endometrial cancer-free survival
Time Frame
Through completion of follow-up (estimated to be 4 years)
Title
Change in weight
Time Frame
From baseline to 2 years
Title
Change in Cancer Worry Impact of Events Scale (CWIES)
Description
The CWIES is a 15-item self-report measure evaluating stress reactions and traumatic experiences, specifically inquiring about cancer worry-specific distress. Range of values for each individual item will be a Likert Scale from 0-5. 0=not at all and 5=often. The higher the score, the more cancer-worry specific distress the participant has.
Time Frame
At enrollment, 12 months, and end of treatment (estimated to be 2 years)
Title
Change in Impact of Weight on Quality of Life (IWQOL-Lite)
Description
The IWQOL-Lite provides a total score and scores for five subscales: physical function, self-esteem, sexual life, public distress and work. Scores range from 0 to 100 with lower scores indicating greater impairment.
Time Frame
At enrollment, 12 months, and end of treatment (estimated to be 2 years)

10. Eligibility

Sex
Female
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
45 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Diagnosis of histologically confirmed complex atypical endometrial hyperplasia. Patients with a previous diagnosis of AEH who are already being followed with conservative management with oral or LNG-IUD progestin therapy are eligible provided they have not previously been on a GLP-1R agonist within 3 months prior to enrollment. For patients with a previous diagnosis of AEH who have been placed on progestin prior to study entry, the duration of IUD or oral progestin use prior to trial entry should be less than or equal to 6 months. Premenopausal woman with a uterus. At least 18 years of age and no more than 45 years of age. Interested in uterine preservation/fertility-sparing treatment. BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2. Prior or current receipt of progestin is allowed as above. Willingness to undergo placement of LNG-IUD at the time of study entry. Prior or current receipt of metformin is allowed. Ability to understand and willingness to sign an IRB approved written informed consent document. Exclusion Criteria: Prior use of GLP-1 receptor agonist (exenatide, liraglutide, or other) or pramlintide or any DPP-4 inhibitor in the 3 months prior to date of registration. History of type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Acute decompensation of glycemic control. Acute coronary or cerebrovascular event in the previous 30 days. Currently planned coronary, carotid, or peripheral artery revascularization. Chronic heart failure (NYHA class IV). Evidence of renal dysfunction as defined by creatinine clearance < 60 ml/minute. History of solid organ transplant or awaiting solid organ transplant. Current, active treatment for any malignant neoplasm with chemotherapy or radiation. Family or personal history of multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) or familial medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC). A history of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to progestin, semaglutide, or other agents used in the study. History of diabetic retinopathy. Recent history of pancreatitis, defined as less than 4 weeks prior to enrollment. History of suicidal attempts or active suicidal ideation. Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, or cardiac arrhythmia. Pregnant and/or breastfeeding. Participants must have a negative serum pregnancy test within 7 days of date of registration. Patients with HIV are eligible unless their CD4+ T-cell counts are < 350 cells/mcL, they have a history of AIDS-defining opportunistic infection within the 12 months prior to registration, or they are receiving anti-retrovirals that affect progestin levels. Concurrent treatment with effective ART according to DHHS treatment guidelines is recommended.
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Andrea R Hagemann, M.D., MSCI
Phone
314-362-1763
Email
hagemanna@wustl.edu
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Andrea R Hagemann, M.D., MSCI
Organizational Affiliation
Washington University School of Medicine
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Washington University School of Medicine
City
Saint Louis
State/Province
Missouri
ZIP/Postal Code
63110
Country
United States
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Andrea R Hagemann, M.D., MSCI
Phone
314-362-1763
Email
hagemanna@wustl.edu
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Andrea R Hagemann, M.D., MSCI
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Graham Colditz, M.D., DrPH
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Ian Hagemann, M.D., Ph.D.
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
David Mutch, M.D.
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Esther Lu, Ph.D.
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Gary Patti, Ph.D.

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No
Links:
URL
http://www.siteman.wustl.edu
Description
Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine

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