Trial Condition(s):

Contraception

To compare SH T00658ID over Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo (US/Canada)

Bayer Identifier:

13108

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:

Not Available

EudraCT Number:

Not Available

EU CT Number:

Not Available

Study Completed

Trial Purpose

The objective of the study is to compare the oral contraceptive (OC) SH T00658ID over Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo administered for 13 cycles to healthy female volunteers between 18 and 50 years of age who request oral contraceptive protection. Subjects on a levonorgestrel (LNG), norgestimate (NGM), norethindrone or norethindrone acetate containing oral contraceptive in a 21-day regimen suffering from hormone withdrawal-associated symptoms such as pelvic pain or headache or both, and willing to continue OC use but to switch to SH T00658ID or Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo.

Inclusion Criteria
- Signed and dated informed consent
 - Age between 18 and 50 years (inclusive), smokers maximum age of 35 years (inclusive) at Visit 1
 - Otherwise healthy female subjects requesting contraception and currently using a LNG, NGM, or norethindrone/norethindrone acetate containing OC in a 21-day regimen and suffering from at least moderate pelvic pain, headache or both defined by an average of the highest 3 values of >/=35 mm on a VAS during cycle days 22-28 (35 mm VAS is the expected standard deviation of the population VAS reduction)
 - Normal or clinically insignificant cervical smear not requiring further follow up (a cervical smear has to be taken at screening visit or a normal result has to be documented within the last 6 months before screening) Women with atypical squamous cell of undetermined significance (ASCUS) can be included if they have a negative human papilloma virus (HPV) test result. The laboratory will perform an HPV test if the Pap smear result is ASCUS.
 - Able to tolerate ibuprofen and willing to use only ibuprofen supplied by the investigator
Exclusion Criteria
- Pregnancy or lactation (less than three cycles since delivery, abortion, or lactation before start of treatment)
 - Body mass index (BMI) >32 kg/m2
 - Hypersensitivity to any of the study drug ingredients
 - Individuals not willing to consume pork and beef products. Women may be included if they are willing to take the capsules
 - Safety relevant laboratory values, provided by the central laboratory, outside inclusion range before start of treatment
 - Any diseases or conditions that can compromise the function of the body systems and could result in altered absorption, excessive accumulation, impaired metabolism, or altered excretion of the study medication (such as but not limited to duodenal ulcers, gastritis, gastrectomy or gastric resection surgery, or renal compromise)
 - Any diseases or conditions that might interfere with the conduct of the study or the interpretation of the results
 - Any disease or condition that may worsen under hormonal treatment
 - Undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding
 - Abuse of alcohol, drugs, or medicines (eg, laxatives)
 - Other contraceptive methods
 - Any medication that could result in excessive accumulation, impaired metabolism, or altered excretion of the study drug or interfere with the conduct of the study or the interpretation of the results
 - Simultaneous participation in another clinical trial prior to study entry that might have an impact on the study objectives at the discretion of the investigator
 - Major surgery scheduled for the study period
 - Subject is a dependent person, eg: a family member or member of the Investigator's staff
 - Inability to cooperate with the study procedures for any reason, including language comprehension, psychiatric illness, inability to get to the study site

Trial Summary

Enrollment Goal
409
Trial Dates
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Phase
3
Could I receive a placebo?
No
Products
N/A
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Where to Participate

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Comprehensive Clinical Trials

West Palm Beach, United States, 33409

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Clinical Trials Management, LLC

Metairie, United States, 70006

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Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

New Brunswick, United States, 08901

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Rosemark Clinical Research

Idaho Falls, United States, 83406

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Northern Indiana Womens Heatlh Research, Inc.

South Bend, United States, 46601

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Blue Hill Medical Group

Santa Monica, United States, 90404

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New Ballas OB-GYN, Inc.

St. Louis, United States, 63141

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University of Florida College of Medicine

Jacksonville, United States, 32207

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Medical Center for Clinical Research

San Diego, United States, 92108

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The Women's Clinic

Boise, United States, 83712

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Office of Dr. R. Garn Mabey, MD

Las Vegas, United States, 89128

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Soapstone Center for Clinical Research

Decatur, United States, 30034

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Columbus Center for Women's Health Research

Columbus, United States, 43213

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University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

La Crosse, United States, 54601

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Women's Medical Research Group, LLC

Clearwater, United States, 33759

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Altitude Family Medicine, PC

Littleton, United States, 80127

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Pacific Coast Research Center Inc.

Encinitas, United States, 92024

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Oregon Health and Science University

Portland, United States, 97239-3011

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PPS Clinical Research, LLC

Chesterfield, United States, 63017

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Lyndhurst Gynecologic Associates

Winston-Salem, United States, 27103

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Precision Trials, LLC

Glendale, United States, 85304

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Internal Medicine and Pediatrics

Fishers, United States, 46037

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Clinical Research of Philadelphia, LLC

Philadelphia, United States, 19114

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Women's Clinic of Lincoln, PC

Lincoln, United States, 68510

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Precision Trials

Phoenix, United States, 85032

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The Woman's Hospital of Texas

Houston, United States, 77054

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Holston Medical Group

Bristol, United States, 37620

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Associates in OB-GYN, Inc.

Cincinnati, United States, 45246

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Adam Patterson OB-GYN

Memphis, United States, 38120

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Downtown Women's Healthcare

Denver, United States, 80218

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Women's Health Associates

Boise, United States, 83702

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First Care Family Medicine

Indianapolis, United States, 46217

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Clinique de Gynecologie

Shawinigan, Canada, G9N 2H6

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Hamilton Medical Research Group

Hamilton, Canada, L8M 1K7

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Devonshire Clinical Research, Inc.

Woodstock, Canada, N4S 5P5

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Kells Medical Research Group, Inc.

Pointe-Claire, Canada, H9R 4S3

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Office of Dr. Ivor Teitelbaum, MD

Downsview, Canada, M3J 1N2

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MSHJ Research Associates

Halifax, Canada, B3K 5R3

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London Road Diagnostic Centre

Sarnia, Canada, N7T 4X3

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Regina Medical Centre

Regina, Canada, S4P 3X1

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Maritimes Research Center

Bathurst, Canada, E2A 4Z9

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Island Clinical Trials

Charlottetown, Canada, C1A 5Y9

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North Spokane Women’s Health Research

Spokane, United States, 99207

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Cherry Creek Family Practice

Denver, United States, 80206

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Ottawa Hospital-Riverside Campus

Ottawa, Canada, K1H 7W9

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Office of Dr. Sami Henein, MD

Newmarket, Canada, L3Y 5G8

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Glover Medical Clinic

Langley, Canada, V3A 4H9

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Lenore Center Medical Clinic

Saskatoon, Canada, S7K 7H9

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Corunna Medical Research Centre

Corunna, Canada, N0N 1G0

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ALPHA Recherche Clinique

Quebec, Canada, G3K 2P8

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Prime Health Research

Toronto, Canada, M4S 1Y2

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Acadia Medical Centre

Saskatoon, Canada, S7H 5M3

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Rhodin Recherche Clinique

Drummondville, Canada, J2B 7T1

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Dynamik Clinical Research Group

Pointe-Claire, Canada, H9R 3J1

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Office of Dr. Allen S. Greenspoon, MD

Hamilton, Canada, L8L 5G8

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Omnispec Recherche Clinique Inc.

Mirabel, Canada, J7J 1L2

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Clinique Médicale des Campus

Ste-Foy, Canada, G1V 4X7

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Manna Research

Toronto, Canada, M9W 4L6

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White Hills Medical Clinic

St. John's, Canada, A1A 3R5

Trial Design