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A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Three Dosage Strengths of Pulsatile GnRH

Primary Purpose

InFertility

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Pulsatile gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
Clomiphene Citrate
Placebo Pulsatile GnRH
Placebo Clomiphene Citrate
Sponsored by
Ferring Pharmaceuticals
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for InFertility

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 40 Years (Adult)FemaleAccepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria Females between the ages of 18 (or 19 in the State of Alabama) and 40 years. Infertile due to ovulatory dysfunction as described below: Positive progesterone withdrawal test following the screening visit. TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) levels within normal limits for the clinical laboratory or considered not clinically significant (eg, secondary to exogenous thyroid medication) by the investigator Normal insulin sensitivity assessed as ratio of fasting blood glucose to fasting insulin > 4.5 at Screening Male partner with recent (within 6 months prior to screening) semen analysis showing normalcy according to the local laboratory normal criteria. If screening semen analysis is borderline, the couple will be accepted into the study only if a second sample obtained prior to screening is adequate. Presence of both ovaries, without evidence of clinically significant abnormality, as detected by transvaginal ultrasound Normal transvaginal ultrasound with respect to uterus and adnexa (eg, no hydrosalpinx) Hysterosalpingography or hysteroscopy or sonohysterogram documenting a uterine cavity consistent with expected normal function and patency of the fallopian tubes within the previous 3 years prior to screening (within 1 year prior to screening there should be no pelvic infection, endometriosis or pelvic surgery). Negative serum pregnancy test (qualitative) prior to the progesterone test Desire to become pregnant Exclusion Criteria Requires donor oocytes or sperm Previous and current use of infertility modifiers, including insulin-sensitizing drugs Primary amenorrhea/hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (eg, isolated gonadotropin deficiency or evidence of primary/premature ovarian failure) Presence of any clinically relevant systemic disease (eg, diabetes mellitus, pituitary tumor, anorexia nervosa). Surgical or medical condition which in the judgment of the Investigator or Sponsor may interfere with absorption, distribution, metabolism, or excretion of the drugs to be used. Any pregnancy within last 3 months prior to Screening. Patients with a body mass index (BMI) >30 at time of Screening Total testosterone and DHEA-S >1.5 times the upper limits of normal laboratory range and prolactin > 20 ng/mL Presence of abnormal uterine bleeding of undetermined origin. Active or prior history of substance abuse History of chemotherapy (except for gestational conditions) or radiotherapy Currently breast feeding, pregnant or contraindication to pregnancy Refusal or inability to comply with the requirements of the Protocol for any reason, including scheduled clinic visits and laboratory tests. Documented intolerance or allergy to any of the medications used including the study medication Participation in any experimental drug study within 60 days prior to Screening

Sites / Locations

  • Southern Fertility Center and Clinical Research

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm 3

Arm 4

Arm 5

Arm 6

Arm 7

Arm Type

Experimental

Experimental

Experimental

Placebo Comparator

Placebo Comparator

Active Comparator

Active Comparator

Arm Label

Lutrepulse® 5mcg IV

Lutrepulse® 10 mcg IV

Lutrepulse® 20 mcg SC

Placebo IV

Placebo SC

Clomiphene Citrate/Placebo IV

Clomiphene Citrate / Placebo SC

Arm Description

5.0 mcg Pulsatile GnRH (Lutrepulse®) administered intravenously via portable infusion pump in a pulsatile fashion (every 90 minutes) for 4 weeks and oral placebo clomiphene citrate for 5 days

10.0 mcg Pulsatile GnRH (Lutrepulse®) administered intravenously via portable infusion pump in a pulsatile fashion (every 90 minutes) for 4 weeks and oral placebo clomiphene citrate for 5 days

20.0 mcg Pulsatile GnRH (Lutrepulse®) administered subcutaneously via portable infusion pump in a pulsatile fashion (every 90 minutes) for 4 weeks and oral placebo clomiphene citrate for 5 days

Placebo Pulsatile GnRH (Lutrepulse®) administered intravenously via portable infusion pump in a pulsatile fashion (every 90 minutes) for 4 weeks and oral placebo clomiphene citrate for 5 days

Placebo Pulsatile GnRH (Lutrepulse®) administered subcutaneously via portable infusion pump in a pulsatile fashion (every 90 minutes) for 4 weeks and oral placebo clomiphene citrate for 5 days

Oral clomiphene citrate (over encapsulated) for 5 days and Placebo Pulsatile GnRH (Lutrepulse®) administered intravenously via portable infusion pump in a pulsatile fashion (every 90 minutes) for 4 weeks

Oral clomiphene citrate (over encapsulated) for 5 days and Placebo Pulsatile GnRH (Lutrepulse®) administered subcutaneously via portable infusion pump in a pulsatile fashion (every 90 minutes) for 4 weeks

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Pregnancy rate

Secondary Outcome Measures

Adverse events, including ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS)

Full Information

First Posted
February 23, 2006
Last Updated
May 18, 2011
Sponsor
Ferring Pharmaceuticals
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00296465
Brief Title
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Three Dosage Strengths of Pulsatile GnRH
Official Title
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Three Dosage Strengths of Pulsatile GnRH Administered Intravenously or Subcutaneously (Via Portable Infusion Pump) Compared to Oral Treatment With Clomiphene Citrate in Anovulatory or Oligoovulatory Infertile Females
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
May 2011
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
February 2005 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
November 2005 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
November 2005 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Name of the Sponsor
Ferring Pharmaceuticals

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
This study will be performed in approximately 132 women with anovulatory/oligoovulatory infertility.
Detailed Description
This multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study will be performed in approximately 132 women with anovulatory/oligoovulatory infertility. The treatment duration will be approximately 4 weeks with pulsatile GnRH or placebo and 5 days with Clomiphene Citrate or placebo. All subjects will be screened based on inclusion/exclusion criteria, medical/infertility history and general safety assessments. Subjects that complete screening will be dispensed 100 mg of oral progesterone twice a day for 10 days to induce uterine bleeding. On Cycle Day 5 from the start of bleeding the subject will be randomly assigned to 1 of 7 treatment groups. All subjects will be monitored weekly throughout the 4 week treatment period for ovulation and intercourse will be timed. All subjects will be required to return to the study center for a total of 8 visits. In addition, all subjects with a confirmed clinical pregnancy will be monitored until fetal heartbeat is confirmed at approximately 5-6 weeks gestation

6. Conditions and Keywords

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

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2, Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
132 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Lutrepulse® 5mcg IV
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
5.0 mcg Pulsatile GnRH (Lutrepulse®) administered intravenously via portable infusion pump in a pulsatile fashion (every 90 minutes) for 4 weeks and oral placebo clomiphene citrate for 5 days
Arm Title
Lutrepulse® 10 mcg IV
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
10.0 mcg Pulsatile GnRH (Lutrepulse®) administered intravenously via portable infusion pump in a pulsatile fashion (every 90 minutes) for 4 weeks and oral placebo clomiphene citrate for 5 days
Arm Title
Lutrepulse® 20 mcg SC
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
20.0 mcg Pulsatile GnRH (Lutrepulse®) administered subcutaneously via portable infusion pump in a pulsatile fashion (every 90 minutes) for 4 weeks and oral placebo clomiphene citrate for 5 days
Arm Title
Placebo IV
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Placebo Pulsatile GnRH (Lutrepulse®) administered intravenously via portable infusion pump in a pulsatile fashion (every 90 minutes) for 4 weeks and oral placebo clomiphene citrate for 5 days
Arm Title
Placebo SC
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Placebo Pulsatile GnRH (Lutrepulse®) administered subcutaneously via portable infusion pump in a pulsatile fashion (every 90 minutes) for 4 weeks and oral placebo clomiphene citrate for 5 days
Arm Title
Clomiphene Citrate/Placebo IV
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
Oral clomiphene citrate (over encapsulated) for 5 days and Placebo Pulsatile GnRH (Lutrepulse®) administered intravenously via portable infusion pump in a pulsatile fashion (every 90 minutes) for 4 weeks
Arm Title
Clomiphene Citrate / Placebo SC
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
Oral clomiphene citrate (over encapsulated) for 5 days and Placebo Pulsatile GnRH (Lutrepulse®) administered subcutaneously via portable infusion pump in a pulsatile fashion (every 90 minutes) for 4 weeks
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Pulsatile gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
Other Intervention Name(s)
Lutrepulse®
Intervention Description
Dosages as specified, administered either subcutaneously (SC) or intraveneously (IV) as specified, via portable infusion pump in a pulsatile fashion (every 90 minutes) for 4 weeks
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Clomiphene Citrate
Other Intervention Name(s)
Clomid
Intervention Description
Oral clomiphene citrate (over encapsulated) for 5 days
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo Pulsatile GnRH
Intervention Description
Administered either intravenously or subcutaneously via portable infusion pump in a pulsatile fashion (every 90 minutes) for 4 weeks
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo Clomiphene Citrate
Intervention Description
oral placebo clomiphene citrate for 5 days
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Pregnancy rate
Time Frame
Day 16
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Adverse events, including ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS)
Time Frame
Day 1 to week 5

10. Eligibility

Sex
Female
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
40 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria Females between the ages of 18 (or 19 in the State of Alabama) and 40 years. Infertile due to ovulatory dysfunction as described below: Positive progesterone withdrawal test following the screening visit. TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) levels within normal limits for the clinical laboratory or considered not clinically significant (eg, secondary to exogenous thyroid medication) by the investigator Normal insulin sensitivity assessed as ratio of fasting blood glucose to fasting insulin > 4.5 at Screening Male partner with recent (within 6 months prior to screening) semen analysis showing normalcy according to the local laboratory normal criteria. If screening semen analysis is borderline, the couple will be accepted into the study only if a second sample obtained prior to screening is adequate. Presence of both ovaries, without evidence of clinically significant abnormality, as detected by transvaginal ultrasound Normal transvaginal ultrasound with respect to uterus and adnexa (eg, no hydrosalpinx) Hysterosalpingography or hysteroscopy or sonohysterogram documenting a uterine cavity consistent with expected normal function and patency of the fallopian tubes within the previous 3 years prior to screening (within 1 year prior to screening there should be no pelvic infection, endometriosis or pelvic surgery). Negative serum pregnancy test (qualitative) prior to the progesterone test Desire to become pregnant Exclusion Criteria Requires donor oocytes or sperm Previous and current use of infertility modifiers, including insulin-sensitizing drugs Primary amenorrhea/hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (eg, isolated gonadotropin deficiency or evidence of primary/premature ovarian failure) Presence of any clinically relevant systemic disease (eg, diabetes mellitus, pituitary tumor, anorexia nervosa). Surgical or medical condition which in the judgment of the Investigator or Sponsor may interfere with absorption, distribution, metabolism, or excretion of the drugs to be used. Any pregnancy within last 3 months prior to Screening. Patients with a body mass index (BMI) >30 at time of Screening Total testosterone and DHEA-S >1.5 times the upper limits of normal laboratory range and prolactin > 20 ng/mL Presence of abnormal uterine bleeding of undetermined origin. Active or prior history of substance abuse History of chemotherapy (except for gestational conditions) or radiotherapy Currently breast feeding, pregnant or contraindication to pregnancy Refusal or inability to comply with the requirements of the Protocol for any reason, including scheduled clinic visits and laboratory tests. Documented intolerance or allergy to any of the medications used including the study medication Participation in any experimental drug study within 60 days prior to Screening
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Clinical Development Support
Organizational Affiliation
Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Official's Role
Study Director
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Southern Fertility Center and Clinical Research
City
Metairie
State/Province
Louisiana
ZIP/Postal Code
70002
Country
United States

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