Trial Outcomes & Findings for Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of the Etonogestrel Contraceptive Implant When Co-administered With Efavirenz (NCT NCT01980342)

NCT ID: NCT01980342

Last Updated: 2018-05-11

Results Overview

We will draw a baseline serum etonogestrel immediately prior to a participant starting the 2-week course of efavirenz. Serial blood samples will subsequently be drawn over the next 6 weeks to assess for changes in serum etonogestrel concentration. We will be looking to see if the serum etonogestrel concentration decreases below the level necessary for reliable ovulation suppression.

Recruitment status

TERMINATED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

1 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

6 weeks

Results posted on

2018-05-11

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Efavirenz
Healthy, reproductive-age women using the etonogestrel contraceptive implant who will take a two-week course of efavirenz 400 mg orally each night. Efavirenz: Healthy women who are using Nexplanon will be asked to take a 2-week course of reduced-dose efavirenz (400 mg daily).
Overall Study
STARTED
1
Overall Study
COMPLETED
0
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
1

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of the Etonogestrel Contraceptive Implant When Co-administered With Efavirenz

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Efavirenz
n=1 Participants
Healthy, reproductive-age women using the etonogestrel contraceptive implant who will take a two-week course of efavirenz 400 mg orally each night. Efavirenz: Healthy women who are using Nexplanon will be asked to take a 2-week course of reduced-dose efavirenz (400 mg daily).
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
1 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Population: No data was collected for this outcome measure as the study was terminated prematurely after enrolling only 1 participant.

We will draw a baseline serum etonogestrel immediately prior to a participant starting the 2-week course of efavirenz. Serial blood samples will subsequently be drawn over the next 6 weeks to assess for changes in serum etonogestrel concentration. We will be looking to see if the serum etonogestrel concentration decreases below the level necessary for reliable ovulation suppression.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 weeks

Population: No data was collected for this outcome measure as the study was terminated prematurely after enrolling only 1 participant.

We will assess serum efavirenz concentrations at the beginning and end of the 2-week dosing period. By comparing these concentrations to historical controls, we will determine whether taking efavirenz while using the etonogestrel implant alters the serum concentration of efavirenz.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Population: No data was collected for this outcome measure as the study was terminated prematurely after enrolling only 1 participant.

We will test serial blood samples for levels of luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), estradiol, and progesterone to determine whether the etonogestrel implant is able to suppress ovulation during and after a course of efavirenz.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Population: No data was collected for this outcome measure as the study was terminated prematurely after enrolling only 1 participant.

For the entire 6 week period of the study, participants will undergo twice-weekly transvaginal ultrasound to assess for the development of ovarian follicles. This direct assessment of follicular development will be combined with serum hormone concentrations to determine if efavirenz increases the incidence of ovulation in women using the etonogestrel implant for contraception.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Population: No data was collected for this outcome measure as the study was terminated prematurely after enrolling only 1 participant.

Cervical mucus quality will be assessed twice weekly throughout the study period. The etonogestrel implant exerts a secondary contraceptive effect by causing cervical mucus to become thick and sticky, and therefore less permissive to the movement of sperm through the female genital tract. We will assess whether efavirenz causes a change in cervical mucus quality that would make sperm penetration more likely, and therefore indicate a reduction in the implant's contraceptive effect.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

Adverse Events

Efavirenz

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

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Jenny Robinson, MD MP FACOG

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Phone: 4105500337

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place