Trial Outcomes & Findings for A Dose-finding Study to Evaluate the Effect of a Contraceptive Vaginal Ring, Releasing Nestorone® and Estradiol, on Cycle Control, Ovulation Inhibition, and Pharmacokinetics in Normal Cycling Women (NCT NCT01586000)

NCT ID: NCT01586000

Last Updated: 2025-12-08

Results Overview

The primary outcome will be the number of days that bleeding or spotting is reported in the first 3 cycles (90 days) of treatment.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

197 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Three months

Results posted on

2025-12-08

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
10 µg/day E2
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
20 µg/day E2
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
40 µg/day E2
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
Overall Study
STARTED
67
66
64
Overall Study
COMPLETED
45
47
47
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
22
19
17

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

A Dose-finding Study to Evaluate the Effect of a Contraceptive Vaginal Ring, Releasing Nestorone® and Estradiol, on Cycle Control, Ovulation Inhibition, and Pharmacokinetics in Normal Cycling Women

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
10 µg/Day E2
n=67 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
20 µg/Day E2
n=66 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
40 µg/Day E2
n=64 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
Total
n=197 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=37 Participants
0 Participants
n=37 Participants
0 Participants
n=74 Participants
0 Participants
n=175 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
67 Participants
n=37 Participants
66 Participants
n=37 Participants
64 Participants
n=74 Participants
197 Participants
n=175 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=37 Participants
0 Participants
n=37 Participants
0 Participants
n=74 Participants
0 Participants
n=175 Participants
Age, Continuous
28.8 Years
n=37 Participants
28.2 Years
n=37 Participants
29.6 Years
n=74 Participants
28.8 Years
n=175 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
67 Participants
n=37 Participants
66 Participants
n=37 Participants
64 Participants
n=74 Participants
197 Participants
n=175 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
n=37 Participants
0 Participants
n=37 Participants
0 Participants
n=74 Participants
0 Participants
n=175 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
10 Participants
n=37 Participants
9 Participants
n=37 Participants
10 Participants
n=74 Participants
29 Participants
n=175 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
57 Participants
n=37 Participants
57 Participants
n=37 Participants
54 Participants
n=74 Participants
168 Participants
n=175 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=37 Participants
0 Participants
n=37 Participants
0 Participants
n=74 Participants
0 Participants
n=175 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=37 Participants
0 Participants
n=37 Participants
0 Participants
n=74 Participants
0 Participants
n=175 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
5 Participants
n=37 Participants
2 Participants
n=37 Participants
3 Participants
n=74 Participants
10 Participants
n=175 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=37 Participants
0 Participants
n=37 Participants
0 Participants
n=74 Participants
0 Participants
n=175 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
28 Participants
n=37 Participants
31 Participants
n=37 Participants
20 Participants
n=74 Participants
79 Participants
n=175 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
33 Participants
n=37 Participants
27 Participants
n=37 Participants
34 Participants
n=74 Participants
94 Participants
n=175 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=37 Participants
0 Participants
n=37 Participants
0 Participants
n=74 Participants
0 Participants
n=175 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
1 Participants
n=37 Participants
6 Participants
n=37 Participants
7 Participants
n=74 Participants
14 Participants
n=175 Participants
Marital Status
Never Married
50 Participants
n=37 Participants
41 Participants
n=37 Participants
43 Participants
n=74 Participants
134 Participants
n=175 Participants
Marital Status
Married
10 Participants
n=37 Participants
17 Participants
n=37 Participants
11 Participants
n=74 Participants
38 Participants
n=175 Participants
Marital Status
Divorced
5 Participants
n=37 Participants
4 Participants
n=37 Participants
8 Participants
n=74 Participants
17 Participants
n=175 Participants
Marital Status
Separated
2 Participants
n=37 Participants
2 Participants
n=37 Participants
2 Participants
n=74 Participants
6 Participants
n=175 Participants
Marital Status
Widowed
0 Participants
n=37 Participants
2 Participants
n=37 Participants
0 Participants
n=74 Participants
2 Participants
n=175 Participants
Highest Level of Education Completed
Has not completed high school
0 Participants
n=37 Participants
1 Participants
n=37 Participants
2 Participants
n=74 Participants
3 Participants
n=175 Participants
Highest Level of Education Completed
High school diploma or equivalent
10 Participants
n=37 Participants
8 Participants
n=37 Participants
6 Participants
n=74 Participants
24 Participants
n=175 Participants
Highest Level of Education Completed
Some college
24 Participants
n=37 Participants
28 Participants
n=37 Participants
29 Participants
n=74 Participants
81 Participants
n=175 Participants
Highest Level of Education Completed
College degree or higher
33 Participants
n=37 Participants
29 Participants
n=37 Participants
27 Participants
n=74 Participants
89 Participants
n=175 Participants
Alcohol Use
Never
8 Participants
n=37 Participants
7 Participants
n=37 Participants
13 Participants
n=74 Participants
28 Participants
n=175 Participants
Alcohol Use
Former
3 Participants
n=37 Participants
5 Participants
n=37 Participants
1 Participants
n=74 Participants
9 Participants
n=175 Participants
Alcohol Use
Current
56 Participants
n=37 Participants
54 Participants
n=37 Participants
50 Participants
n=74 Participants
160 Participants
n=175 Participants
Body Mass Index (BMI)
26.4 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.210 • n=37 Participants
25.35 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.412 • n=37 Participants
25.70 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.232 • n=74 Participants
25.82 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.287 • n=175 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Three months

Population: All Safety population subjects with at least one non-missing bleeding record (from their diaries). All subjects enrolled in the study were included in the Safety population. In total, 2 subjects (both in the 200 µg/day NES and 40 µg/day E2 group) were not included in the Bleeding and Ovulation populations

The primary outcome will be the number of days that bleeding or spotting is reported in the first 3 cycles (90 days) of treatment.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
10 µg/day E2
n=67 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
20 µg/day E2
n=66 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
40 µg/day E2
n=62 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
Number of Days Bleeding is Reported.
Bleeding Only
14.7 Days
Standard Deviation 15.36
16.3 Days
Standard Deviation 16.3
15.0 Days
Standard Deviation 14.80
Number of Days Bleeding is Reported.
Bleeding or Spotting
34.0 Days
Standard Deviation 23.17
42.1 Days
Standard Deviation 24.51
39.8 Days
Standard Deviation 22.83
Number of Days Bleeding is Reported.
Spotting Only
19.3 Days
Standard Deviation 18.61
25.8 Days
Standard Deviation 22.2
24.8 Days
Standard Deviation 19.06

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Control Cycle 1, Treatment Cycles 2, 3, and 7, Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months

Population: All Safety population subjects that had any cycle with a progesterone value and a TVUS assessment. All subjects enrolled in the study were included in the Safety population. In total, 2 subjects (both in the 200 µg/day NES and 40 µg/day E2 group) were not included in the Bleeding and Ovulation populations

A subject will be considered to have ovulated if she has two consecutive progesterone values of ≥10 nmol/L (≥3 ng/mL) preceded by a follicular measurement of \>10 mm in the previous 10 days. Number of subjects considered to have ovulated during each cycle is reported.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
10 µg/day E2
n=67 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
20 µg/day E2
n=66 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
40 µg/day E2
n=62 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
Number of Subjects With Ovulation at During Each Cycle
Control Cycle 1
0 Participants
2 Participants
0 Participants
Number of Subjects With Ovulation at During Each Cycle
Treatment Cycle 2
27 Participants
25 Participants
25 Participants
Number of Subjects With Ovulation at During Each Cycle
Treatment Cycle 3
21 Participants
19 Participants
20 Participants
Number of Subjects With Ovulation at During Each Cycle
Treatment Cycle 7
18 Participants
15 Participants
14 Participants
Number of Subjects With Ovulation at During Each Cycle
Recovery Cycle 8
7 Participants
2 Participants
3 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Visits 12, 32, and 41 (Treatment Period)

Population: The number analyzed at each time point is dependent on the number of subjects that completed each time point.

Pharmacokinetic assessments will be performed to measure absorption in a substudy of 22 women (7-8 in each dose group) at a single center (Oregon Health and Science University) at initiation of each ring use and at final ring removal. Blood will be collected for measurements before insertion of the first ring (at Visit 12), before removal of the second ring (at Visit 41), and at 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 48 and approximately 72 hours after the first ring is inserted (at Visit 12) and after the second ring is removed (at Visit 41). PK samples will also be collected at the time of removal of the first ring (0 hours) at Visit 32, 2 hours after removal of the first ring and insertion of the second ring, and at 24 hours after removal of the first ring and insertion of the second ring.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
10 µg/day E2
n=7 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
20 µg/day E2
n=7 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
40 µg/day E2
n=8 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
Area Under the Curve of NES and E2 at Specified Time Points
Visit 12 NES 0-72 hrs post Ring 1 Insertion
38685.7 hour*pg/mL
Standard Deviation 9770.06
31201.4 hour*pg/mL
Standard Deviation 4912.98
32845.0 hour*pg/mL
Standard Deviation 5370.53
Area Under the Curve of NES and E2 at Specified Time Points
Visit 32 NES 0-24 hrs after Removal of Ring 1 and Insertion of Ring 2
12906.4 hour*pg/mL
Standard Deviation 2574.38
16495.3 hour*pg/mL
Standard Deviation 3512.32
14073.3 hour*pg/mL
Standard Deviation 1729.37
Area Under the Curve of NES and E2 at Specified Time Points
Visit 41 NES 0-72 hrs post Ring 2 Removal
742.7 hour*pg/mL
Standard Deviation 352.83
902.0 hour*pg/mL
Standard Deviation 460.43
863.5 hour*pg/mL
Standard Deviation 361.81
Area Under the Curve of NES and E2 at Specified Time Points
Visit 12 E2 0-72 hrs post Ring 1 Insertion
3690.77 hour*pg/mL
Standard Deviation 1414.324
4910.31 hour*pg/mL
Standard Deviation 1067.716
3648.83 hour*pg/mL
Standard Deviation 1341.309
Area Under the Curve of NES and E2 at Specified Time Points
Visit 32 E2 0-24 hrs after Removal of Ring 1 and Insertion of Ring 2
1237.10 hour*pg/mL
Standard Deviation 605.026
2470.0 hour*pg/mL
Standard Deviation 801.086
1198.83 hour*pg/mL
Standard Deviation 453.937
Area Under the Curve of NES and E2 at Specified Time Points
Visit 41 E2 0-72 hrs post Ring 2 Removal
2098.36 hour*pg/mL
Standard Deviation 628.917
3208.62 hour*pg/mL
Standard Deviation 2470.399
2317.45 hour*pg/mL
Standard Deviation 963.316

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months

Clinical safety will be evaluated by collection of adverse events (AEs).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
10 µg/day E2
n=67 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
20 µg/day E2
n=66 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
40 µg/day E2
n=64 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
The Safety of Administering 200 µg/Day of NES and One of Three Doses (10, 20, or 40 µg/Day) of E2 Delivered by CVR Continuously for 6 Months (180 Days).
Total Number of Subjects with at Least One Severe AE
2 Participants
4 Participants
3 Participants
The Safety of Administering 200 µg/Day of NES and One of Three Doses (10, 20, or 40 µg/Day) of E2 Delivered by CVR Continuously for 6 Months (180 Days).
Total Number of Subjects with at Least One AE Probably Related
11 Participants
9 Participants
5 Participants
The Safety of Administering 200 µg/Day of NES and One of Three Doses (10, 20, or 40 µg/Day) of E2 Delivered by CVR Continuously for 6 Months (180 Days).
Total Number of Subjects with at Least One AE Highly Probably Related
1 Participants
3 Participants
1 Participants
The Safety of Administering 200 µg/Day of NES and One of Three Doses (10, 20, or 40 µg/Day) of E2 Delivered by CVR Continuously for 6 Months (180 Days).
Total Number of Subjects with at Least One SAE
0 Participants
0 Participants
1 Participants
The Safety of Administering 200 µg/Day of NES and One of Three Doses (10, 20, or 40 µg/Day) of E2 Delivered by CVR Continuously for 6 Months (180 Days).
Total Number of Subjects with at Least One Moderate AE
34 Participants
32 Participants
26 Participants
The Safety of Administering 200 µg/Day of NES and One of Three Doses (10, 20, or 40 µg/Day) of E2 Delivered by CVR Continuously for 6 Months (180 Days).
Total Number of Subjects with at Least One AE
58 Participants
57 Participants
55 Participants
The Safety of Administering 200 µg/Day of NES and One of Three Doses (10, 20, or 40 µg/Day) of E2 Delivered by CVR Continuously for 6 Months (180 Days).
Total Number of Subjects with at Least One AE Leading to Discontinuation
7 Participants
7 Participants
4 Participants
The Safety of Administering 200 µg/Day of NES and One of Three Doses (10, 20, or 40 µg/Day) of E2 Delivered by CVR Continuously for 6 Months (180 Days).
Total Number of Subjects with at Least One Mild AE
22 Participants
21 Participants
26 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Three months

Population: All subjects enrolled in the study were included in the Safety population. In total, 2 subjects (both in the 200 µg/day NES and 40 µg/day E2 group) were not included in the Bleeding and Ovulation populations

The primary outcome will be the number of days that bleeding or spotting is reported in the last 3 cycles (90 days) of treatment.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
10 µg/day E2
n=67 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
20 µg/day E2
n=66 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
40 µg/day E2
n=62 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
Number of Days Bleeding is Reported.
Bleeding or Spotting
31.3 Days
Standard Deviation 27.07
38.1 Days
Standard Deviation 31.12
30.8 Days
Standard Deviation 28.54
Number of Days Bleeding is Reported.
Bleeding Only
8.2 Days
Standard Deviation 11.81
13.7 Days
Standard Deviation 22.89
8 Days
Standard Deviation 12.36
Number of Days Bleeding is Reported.
Spotting Only
23.1 Days
Standard Deviation 23.19
24.4 Days
Standard Deviation 24.42
22.8 Days
Standard Deviation 25.1

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Visit 41 (end of Treatment Cycle 7) compared to Visit 1 (Screening)

Population: Change from Baseline to Final Evaluation. Subjects that had lab values at Visit 1 and Visit 41 were analyzed.

Clinical safety will also be evaluated by changes from baseline through end of treatment of blood chemistry and hematologic profile to assess safety of the three treatment groups.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
10 µg/day E2
n=57 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
20 µg/day E2
n=62 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
40 µg/day E2
n=57 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
Changes From Baseline in Albumin (g/dL)
0.01 g/dL
Standard Deviation 0.294
-0.09 g/dL
Standard Deviation 0.281
-0.02 g/dL
Standard Deviation 0.330

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Visit 41 (end of Treatment Cycle 7) compared to Visit 1 (Screening)

Population: Change from Baseline to Final Evaluation. Subjects that had lab values at Visit 1 and Visit 41 were analyzed.

Clinical safety will also be evaluated by changes from baseline through end of treatment of blood chemistry and hematologic profile to assess safety of the three treatment groups.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
10 µg/day E2
n=57 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
20 µg/day E2
n=62 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
40 µg/day E2
n=57 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
Changes From Baseline in ALT/SGPT (U/L)
2.6 U/L
Standard Deviation 23.18
-0.2 U/L
Standard Deviation 7.72
-1.4 U/L
Standard Deviation 10.64

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Visit 41 (end of Treatment Cycle 7) compared to Visit 1 (Screening)

Population: Change from Baseline to Final Evaluation. Subjects that had lab values at Visit 1 and Visit 41 were analyzed.

Clinical safety will also be evaluated by changes from baseline through end of treatment of blood chemistry and hematologic profile to assess safety of the three treatment groups.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
10 µg/day E2
n=57 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
20 µg/day E2
n=62 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
40 µg/day E2
n=57 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
Changes From Baseline in AST/SGOT (U/L)
4.0 U/L
Standard Deviation 43.51
-2.7 U/L
Standard Deviation 7.53
-1.8 U/L
Standard Deviation 16.57

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Visit 41 (end of Treatment Cycle 7) compared to Visit 1 (Screening)

Population: Change from Baseline to Final Evaluation. Subjects that had lab values at Visit 1 and Visit 41 were analyzed.

Clinical safety will also be evaluated by changes from baseline through end of treatment of blood chemistry and hematologic profile to assess safety of the three treatment groups.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
10 µg/day E2
n=57 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
20 µg/day E2
n=62 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
40 µg/day E2
n=57 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
Changes From Baseline in BUN (mg/dL)
0.5 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 3.04
0.8 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 3.45
1.0 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 2.99

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Visit 41 (end of Treatment Cycle 7) compared to Visit 1 (Screening)

Population: Change from Baseline to Final Evaluation. Subjects that had lab values at Visit 1 and Visit 41 were analyzed.

Clinical safety will also be evaluated by changes from baseline through end of treatment of blood chemistry and hematologic profile to assess safety of the three treatment groups.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
10 µg/day E2
n=57 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
20 µg/day E2
n=62 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
40 µg/day E2
n=57 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
Changes From Baseline in Calcium (mg/dL)
-0.02 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 0.434
-0.16 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 0.434
0.00 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 0.447

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Visit 41 (end of Treatment Cycle 7) compared to Visit 1 (Screening)

Population: Change from Baseline to Final Evaluation. Subjects that had lab values at Visit 1 and Visit 41 were analyzed.

Clinical safety will also be evaluated by changes from baseline through end of treatment of blood chemistry and hematologic profile to assess safety of the three treatment groups.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
10 µg/day E2
n=57 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
20 µg/day E2
n=62 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
40 µg/day E2
n=57 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
Changes From Baseline in Creatinine (mg/dL)
0.035 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 0.1116
0.041 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 0.0969
0.046 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 0.0827

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Visit 41 (end of Treatment Cycle 7) compared to Visit 1 (Screening)

Population: Change from Baseline to Final Evaluation. Subjects that had lab values at Visit 1 and Visit 41 were analyzed.

Clinical safety will also be evaluated by changes from baseline through end of treatment of blood chemistry and hematologic profile to assess safety of the three treatment groups.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
10 µg/day E2
n=57 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
20 µg/day E2
n=62 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
40 µg/day E2
n=57 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
Changes From Baseline in Glucose (mg/dL)
2.2 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 13.61
2.7 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 11.97
1.5 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 14.20

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Visit 41 (end of Treatment Cycle 7) compared to Visit 1 (Screening)

Population: Change from Baseline to Final Evaluation. Subjects that had lab values at Visit 1 and Visit 41 were analyzed.

Clinical safety will also be evaluated by changes from baseline through end of treatment of blood chemistry and hematologic profile to assess safety of the three treatment groups.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
10 µg/day E2
n=55 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
20 µg/day E2
n=58 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
40 µg/day E2
n=53 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
Changes From Baseline in GGT (U/L)
1.0 U/L
Standard Deviation 5.67
2.5 U/L
Standard Deviation 5.56
2.1 U/L
Standard Deviation 7.67

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Visit 41 (end of Treatment Cycle 7) compared to Visit 1 (Screening)

Population: Change from Baseline to Final Evaluation. Subjects that had lab values at Visit 1 and Visit 41 were analyzed.

Clinical safety will also be evaluated by changes from baseline through end of treatment of blood chemistry and hematologic profile to assess safety of the three treatment groups.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
10 µg/day E2
n=57 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
20 µg/day E2
n=62 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
40 µg/day E2
n=57 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
Changes From Baseline in Total Bilirubin (mg/dL)
-0.03 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 0.212
-0.07 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 0.227
-0.03 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 0.227

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Visit 41 (end of Treatment Cycle 7) compared to Visit 1 (Screening)

Population: Change from Baseline to Final Evaluation. Subjects that had lab values at Visit 1 and Visit 41 were analyzed.

Clinical safety will also be evaluated by changes from baseline through end of treatment of blood chemistry and hematologic profile to assess safety of the three treatment groups.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
10 µg/day E2
n=57 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
20 µg/day E2
n=62 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
40 µg/day E2
n=57 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
Changes From Baseline in Total Protein (g/dL)
0.00 g/dL
Standard Deviation 0.488
-0.11 g/dL
Standard Deviation 0.455
-0.03 g/dL
Standard Deviation 0.468

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Visit 41 (end of Treatment Cycle 7) compared to Visit 1 (Screening)

Population: Change from Baseline to Final Evaluation. Subjects that had lab values at Visit 1 and Visit 41 were analyzed.

Clinical safety will also be evaluated by changes from baseline through end of treatment of blood chemistry and hematologic profile to assess safety of the three treatment groups.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
10 µg/day E2
n=57 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
20 µg/day E2
n=60 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
40 µg/day E2
n=56 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
Changes From Baseline in Total Cholesterol (mg/dL)
-6.6 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 23.26
-9.5 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 23.79
-37.9 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 24.83

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Visit 41 (end of Treatment Cycle 7) compared to Visit 1 (Screening)

Population: Change from Baseline to Final Evaluation. Subjects that had lab values at Visit 1 and Visit 41 were analyzed.

Clinical safety will also be evaluated by changes from baseline through end of treatment of blood chemistry and hematologic profile to assess safety of the three treatment groups.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
10 µg/day E2
n=57 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
20 µg/day E2
n=60 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
40 µg/day E2
n=56 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
Changes From Baseline in HDL Cholesterol (mg/dL)
-3.9 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 11.70
-7.0 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 10.84
-3.5 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 11.86

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Visit 41 (end of Treatment Cycle 7) compared to Visit 1 (Screening)

Population: Change from Baseline to Final Evaluation. Subjects that had lab values at Visit 1 and Visit 41 were analyzed.

Clinical safety will also be evaluated by changes from baseline through end of treatment of blood chemistry and hematologic profile to assess safety of the three treatment groups.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
10 µg/day E2
n=57 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
20 µg/day E2
n=60 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
40 µg/day E2
n=56 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
Changes From Baseline in LDL Cholesterol (mg/dL)
-5.3 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 24.05
-4.8 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 25.01
-7.8 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 21.54

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Visit 41 (end of Treatment Cycle 7) compared to Visit 1 (Screening)

Population: Change from Baseline to Final Evaluation. Subjects that had lab values at Visit 1 and Visit 41 were analyzed.

Clinical safety will also be evaluated by changes from baseline through end of treatment of blood chemistry and hematologic profile to assess safety of the three treatment groups.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
10 µg/day E2
n=57 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
20 µg/day E2
n=60 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
40 µg/day E2
n=56 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
Changes From Baseline in Triglycerides (mg/dL)
0.2 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 34.05
0.4 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 31.81
4.6 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 40.70

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Visit 41 (end of Treatment Cycle 7) compared to Visit 1 (Screening)

Population: Change from Baseline to Final Evaluation. Subjects that had lab values at Visit 1 and Visit 41 were analyzed.

Clinical safety will also be evaluated by changes from baseline through end of treatment of blood chemistry and hematologic profile to assess safety of the three treatment groups.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
10 µg/day E2
n=57 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
20 µg/day E2
n=62 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
40 µg/day E2
n=57 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
Changes From Baseline in Chloride (mmol/L)
1.5 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 2.75
2.3 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 2.09
1.2 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 3.00

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Visit 41 (end of Treatment Cycle 7) compared to Visit 1 (Screening)

Population: Change from Baseline to Final Evaluation. Subjects that had lab values at Visit 1 and Visit 41 were analyzed.

Clinical safety will also be evaluated by changes from baseline through end of treatment of blood chemistry and hematologic profile to assess safety of the three treatment groups.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
10 µg/day E2
n=57 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
20 µg/day E2
n=62 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
40 µg/day E2
n=57 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
Changes From Baseline in Potassium (mmol/L)
-0.11 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.446
-0.12 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.414
-0.14 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.456

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Visit 41 (end of Treatment Cycle 7) compared to Visit 1 (Screening)

Population: Change from Baseline to Final Evaluation. Subjects that had lab values at Visit 1 and Visit 41 were analyzed.

Clinical safety will also be evaluated by changes from baseline through end of treatment of blood chemistry and hematologic profile to assess safety of the three treatment groups.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
10 µg/day E2
n=57 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
20 µg/day E2
n=62 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
40 µg/day E2
n=57 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
Changes From Baseline in Sodium (mmol/L)
0.6 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 2.72
1.3 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 2.83
0.3 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 2.70

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Visit 41 (end of Treatment Cycle 7) compared to Visit 1 (Screening)

Population: Change from Baseline to Final Evaluation. Subjects that had lab values at Visit 1 and Visit 41 were analyzed.

Clinical safety will also be evaluated by changes from baseline through end of treatment of blood chemistry and hematologic profile to assess safety of the three treatment groups.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
10 µg/day E2
n=56 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
20 µg/day E2
n=62 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
40 µg/day E2
n=58 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
Changes From Baseline in RBC (MIL/uL)
-0.004 MIL/uL
Standard Deviation 0.2342
-0.062 MIL/uL
Standard Deviation 0.2260
0.032 MIL/uL
Standard Deviation 0.2855

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Visit 41 (end of Treatment Cycle 7) compared to Visit 1 (Screening)

Population: Change from Baseline to Final Evaluation. Subjects that had lab values at Visit 1 and Visit 41 were analyzed.

Clinical safety will also be evaluated by changes from baseline through end of treatment of blood chemistry and hematologic profile to assess safety of the three treatment groups.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
10 µg/day E2
n=56 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
20 µg/day E2
n=62 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
40 µg/day E2
n=58 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
Changes From Baseline in WBC (THOU/uL)
0.028 THOU/uL
Standard Deviation 1.4519
67.522 THOU/uL
Standard Deviation 532.9508
0.089 THOU/uL
Standard Deviation 1.8263

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Visit 41 (end of Treatment Cycle 7) compared to Visit 1 (Screening)

Population: Change from Baseline to Final Evaluation. Subjects that had lab values at Visit 1 and Visit 41 were analyzed.

Clinical safety will also be evaluated by changes from baseline through end of treatment of blood chemistry and hematologic profile to assess safety of the three treatment groups.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
10 µg/day E2
n=57 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
20 µg/day E2
n=62 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
40 µg/day E2
n=58 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
Changes From Baseline in Hemoglobin (g/dL)
-0.21 g/dL
Standard Deviation 0.772
-0.38 g/dL
Standard Deviation 0.798
-0.25 g/dL
Standard Deviation 0.950

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Visit 41 (end of Treatment Cycle 7) compared to Visit 1 (Screening)

Population: Change from Baseline to Final Evaluation. Subjects that had lab values at Visit 1 and Visit 41 were analyzed.

Clinical safety will also be evaluated by changes from baseline through end of treatment of blood chemistry and hematologic profile to assess safety of the three treatment groups.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
10 µg/day E2
n=56 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
20 µg/day E2
n=62 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
40 µg/day E2
n=58 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
Changes From Baseline in Hematocrit (%)
-0.41 percentage
Standard Deviation 2.337
-0.99 percentage
Standard Deviation 2.269
-0.45 percentage
Standard Deviation 2.770

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Visit 41 (end of Treatment Cycle 7) compared to Visit 1 (Screening)

Population: Change from Baseline to Final Evaluation. Subjects that had lab values at Visit 1 and Visit 41 were analyzed.

Clinical safety will also be evaluated by changes from baseline through end of treatment of blood chemistry and hematologic profile to assess safety of the three treatment groups.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
10 µg/day E2
n=56 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
20 µg/day E2
n=62 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
40 µg/day E2
n=58 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
Changes From Baseline in Platelet Count (THOU/uL)
-3.0 THOU/uL
Standard Deviation 45.50
4.6 THOU/uL
Standard Deviation 29.92
20.8 THOU/uL
Standard Deviation 32.88

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Visit 41 (end of Treatment Cycle 7) compared to Visit 1 (Screening)

Population: Change from Baseline to Final Evaluation. Subjects that had lab values at Visit 1 and Visit 41 were analyzed.

Clinical safety will also be evaluated by changes from baseline through end of treatment of blood chemistry and hematologic profile to assess safety of the three treatment groups.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
10 µg/day E2
n=54 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
20 µg/day E2
n=57 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
40 µg/day E2
n=55 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
Changes From Baseline in Basophils (%)
3.19 percentage
Standard Deviation 16.656
0.20 percentage
Standard Deviation 0.524
-0.52 percentage
Standard Deviation 4.283

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Visit 41 (end of Treatment Cycle 7) compared to Visit 1 (Screening)

Population: Change from Baseline to Final Evaluation. Subjects that had lab values at Visit 1 and Visit 41 were analyzed.

Clinical safety will also be evaluated by changes from baseline through end of treatment of blood chemistry and hematologic profile to assess safety of the three treatment groups.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
10 µg/day E2
n=54 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
20 µg/day E2
n=57 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
40 µg/day E2
n=56 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
Changes From Baseline in Eosinophils (%)
-0.180 percentage
Standard Deviation 5.1571
0.198 percentage
Standard Deviation 1.8886
-1.054 percentage
Standard Deviation 8.2595

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Visit 41 (end of Treatment Cycle 7) compared to Visit 1 (Screening)

Population: Change from Baseline to Final Evaluation. Subjects that had lab values at Visit 1 and Visit 41 were analyzed.

Clinical safety will also be evaluated by changes from baseline through end of treatment of blood chemistry and hematologic profile to assess safety of the three treatment groups.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
10 µg/day E2
n=54 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
20 µg/day E2
n=57 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
40 µg/day E2
n=56 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
Changes From Baseline in Lymphocytes (%)
-0.141 percentage
Standard Deviation 13.1510
2.919 percentage
Standard Deviation 10.7313
2.518 percentage
Standard Deviation 12.7415

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Visit 41 (end of Treatment Cycle 7) compared to Visit 1 (Screening)

Population: Change from Baseline to Final Evaluation. Subjects that had lab values at Visit 1 and Visit 41 were analyzed.

Clinical safety will also be evaluated by changes from baseline through end of treatment of blood chemistry and hematologic profile to assess safety of the three treatment groups.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
10 µg/day E2
n=54 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
20 µg/day E2
n=57 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
40 µg/day E2
n=56 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
Changes From Baseline in Monocytes (%)
-0.310 percentage
Standard Deviation 3.2383
-0.260 percentage
Standard Deviation 4.9032
0.030 percentage
Standard Deviation 3.4508

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Visit 41 (end of Treatment Cycle 7) compared to Visit 1 (Screening)

Population: Change from Baseline to Final Evaluation. Subjects that had lab values at Visit 1 and Visit 41 were analyzed.

Clinical safety will also be evaluated by changes from baseline through end of treatment of blood chemistry and hematologic profile to assess safety of the three treatment groups.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
10 µg/day E2
n=54 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
20 µg/day E2
n=55 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
40 µg/day E2
n=55 Participants
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
Changes From Baseline in Neutrophils (%)
0.080 percentage
Standard Deviation 18.6460
0.357 percentage
Standard Deviation 19.6337
-2.740 percentage
Standard Deviation 22.3667

Adverse Events

10 µg/day E2

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 58 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

20 µg/day E2

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 57 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

40 µg/day E2

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 55 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
10 µg/day E2
n=67 participants at risk
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
20 µg/day E2
n=66 participants at risk
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
40 µg/day E2
n=64 participants at risk
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pneumonia
0.00%
0/67 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
0.00%
0/66 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 1 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
10 µg/day E2
n=67 participants at risk
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 10 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
20 µg/day E2
n=66 participants at risk
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 20 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
40 µg/day E2
n=64 participants at risk
Two consecutive 3-month (90-day) rings will be used continuously for six months (180 days). 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day: 40 µg/day E2 with NES 200® µg/day delivered by CVR continuously for 6 months (180 days)
Infections and infestations
NASOPHARYNGITIS
13.4%
9/67 • Number of events 37 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
24.2%
16/66 • Number of events 37 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
18.8%
12/64 • Number of events 37 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
7.5%
5/67 • Number of events 25 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
15.2%
10/66 • Number of events 25 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
15.6%
10/64 • Number of events 25 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
OROPHARYNGEAL PAIN
14.9%
10/67 • Number of events 23 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
10.6%
7/66 • Number of events 23 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
9.4%
6/64 • Number of events 23 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
Infections and infestations
VULVOVAGINAL MYCOTIC INFECTION
10.4%
7/67 • Number of events 22 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
15.2%
10/66 • Number of events 22 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
7.8%
5/64 • Number of events 22 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
BACK PAIN
7.5%
5/67 • Number of events 19 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
7.6%
5/66 • Number of events 19 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
14.1%
9/64 • Number of events 19 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
Infections and infestations
VAGINITIS BACTERIAL
11.9%
8/67 • Number of events 17 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
6.1%
4/66 • Number of events 17 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
7.8%
5/64 • Number of events 17 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
DIARRHOEA
9.0%
6/67 • Number of events 16 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
6.1%
4/66 • Number of events 16 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
9.4%
6/64 • Number of events 16 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
Infections and infestations
INFLUENZA
13.4%
9/67 • Number of events 16 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
7.6%
5/66 • Number of events 16 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
3.1%
2/64 • Number of events 16 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
ACNE
11.9%
8/67 • Number of events 15 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
9.1%
6/66 • Number of events 15 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 15 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
Psychiatric disorders
MOOD SWINGS
6.0%
4/67 • Number of events 14 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
10.6%
7/66 • Number of events 14 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
4.7%
3/64 • Number of events 14 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
ARTHRALGIA
6.0%
4/67 • Number of events 12 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
6.1%
4/66 • Number of events 12 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
6.2%
4/64 • Number of events 12 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
Nervous system disorders
DIZZINESS
4.5%
3/67 • Number of events 12 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
7.6%
5/66 • Number of events 12 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
6.2%
4/64 • Number of events 12 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
Infections and infestations
FUNGAL INFECTION
4.5%
3/67 • Number of events 12 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
9.1%
6/66 • Number of events 12 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
4.7%
3/64 • Number of events 12 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
Psychiatric disorders
ANXIETY
6.0%
4/67 • Number of events 11 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
4.5%
3/66 • Number of events 11 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
6.2%
4/64 • Number of events 11 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
Psychiatric disorders
DYSPAREUNIA
6.0%
4/67 • Number of events 11 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
7.6%
5/66 • Number of events 11 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
3.1%
2/64 • Number of events 11 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
MYALGIA
4.5%
3/67 • Number of events 11 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
6.1%
4/66 • Number of events 11 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
6.2%
4/64 • Number of events 11 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
Reproductive system and breast disorders
VAGINAL DISCHARGE
7.5%
5/67 • Number of events 11 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
3.0%
2/66 • Number of events 11 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
6.2%
4/64 • Number of events 11 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
VOMITING
3.0%
2/67 • Number of events 10 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
6.1%
4/66 • Number of events 10 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
6.2%
4/64 • Number of events 10 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
Reproductive system and breast disorders
VULVOVAGINAL PRURITUS
3.0%
2/67 • Number of events 10 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
6.1%
4/66 • Number of events 10 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
6.2%
4/64 • Number of events 10 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
Nervous system disorders
Headache
41.8%
28/67 • Number of events 62 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
30.3%
20/66 • Number of events 62 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
21.9%
14/64 • Number of events 62 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
Infections and infestations
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
23.9%
16/67 • Number of events 43 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
19.7%
13/66 • Number of events 43 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months
21.9%
14/64 • Number of events 43 • from enrollment through Recovery Cycle 8, up to 8 months

Additional Information

Kimberly Myer, Sr. Program Director, NIH

Premier Research

Phone: 984-238-1297

Results disclosure agreements

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