Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of 3 Dosages of Estriol After Continuous Vaginal Administration for 21 Days

NCT ID: NCT03363997

Last Updated: 2017-12-06

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE1

Total Enrollment

31 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2016-09-23

Study Completion Date

2017-06-06

Brief Summary

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This clinical trial evaluated the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of estriol in healthy post-menopausal women after the application of one vaginal ring containing one of three different dosages of estriol (100 mg (Test 1), 300 mg (Test 2) or 600 mg (Test 3)) with continuous delivery (0.125, 0.250 or 0.500 mg/day) for 21 days. And also, characterized its safety and tolerability.

Detailed Description

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This phase I, single center, open-label, randomised (allocation to treatment), balanced, single dose trial was performed in a parallel-group design. The subjects were randomly assigned to one of the 3 possible treatments (single vaginal application of 1 vaginal ring containing 100, 300 or 600 mg estriol, with delivery rate of 0.125, 0.250 or 0.500 mg/day over 21 days.

Blood samples were collected at 0.5 h prior to drug application, 1, 2, 4, 6, 12, 24, 48, 96, 144, 216, 288, 360, 432 h after application; 5 min prior to removal, i.e., 21 d after application (study day 22), as well as 6, 12 and 24 h after removal to characterise pharmacokinetic parameters of estriol in plasma.

Serum concentrations of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinising hormone (LH) and sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) and gynaecological parameters (cytology of vaginal smear, the maturation index and the vaginal pH) were evaluated as pharmacodynamic parameters.

The safety and tolerability was assessed by endometrial thickness and documentation of adverse events.

Conditions

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Menopause

Keywords

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estriol pharmacokinetic pharmacodynamic hormone replacement therapy vaginal ring administration

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Test 1 vaginal ring

Single vaginal application of 1 vaginal ring containing 100 mg estriol, with delivery rate of 0.125 mg/day over 21 days

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Estriol 0.125 mg/day

Intervention Type DRUG

Application of one vaginal ring

Test 2 vaginal ring

Single vaginal application of 1 vaginal ring containing 300 mg estriol, with delivery rate of 0.250 mg/day over 21 days

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Estriol 0.250 mg/day

Intervention Type DRUG

Application of one vaginal ring

Test 3 vaginal ring

Single vaginal application of 1 vaginal ring containing 600 mg estriol, with delivery rate of 0.500 mg/day over 21 days

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Estriol 0.500 mg/day

Intervention Type DRUG

Application of one vaginal ring

Interventions

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Estriol 0.125 mg/day

Application of one vaginal ring

Intervention Type DRUG

Estriol 0.250 mg/day

Application of one vaginal ring

Intervention Type DRUG

Estriol 0.500 mg/day

Application of one vaginal ring

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Body-mass index (BMI) ≥18.5 kg/m² and ≤ 30.0 kg/m²
* Postmenopausal state: FSH (plasma) ≥ 40 IU/l, estradiol (serum) ≤ 20 pg/ml last spontaneous menstruation at least 12 months ago
* Normal transvaginal endometrial scan (endometrial thickness \< 5 mm)
* Good state of health
* Non-smoker or ex-smoker for at least 6 month
* Written informed consent, after having been informed about benefits and potential risks of the clinical trial, as well as details of the insurance taken out to cover the subjects participating in the clinical trial

Exclusion Criteria

* Existing cardiac, hepatic and/or haematological diseases or pathological findings, which might interfere with the safety or tolerability and/or pharmacokinetics and/or pharmacodynamics of the active ingredient
* History of relevant central nervous system (CNS) and/or psychiatric disorders and/or currently treated CNS and/or psychiatric disorders
* Known allergic reactions to the active ingredients used or to constituents of the pharmaceutical preparations
* Subjects with severe allergies or multiple drug allergies, unless it is judged as not relevant for the clinical trial by the investigator
* Positive anti-HIV-test (if positive to be verified by western blot), HBs-AG-test (if positive to be verified by test for HBc-IgM) or anti-HCV-test
* Presence or history of venous or arterial thrombosis (e.g. deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism)
* Known, past or suspected breast cancer or increased familiar risk for development
* Known or suspected estrogen-dependent malignant tumours (e.g. endometrial or breast cancer)
* Undiagnosed genital bleeding
* Acute vaginal infection or other diseases prohibiting the placement of vaginal ring
* History of endometrial hyperplasia
* Migraine or frequent episodes of severe headache
* History of or current drug or alcohol dependence
* Subjects who are on a diet which could affect the pharmacokinetics of the active ingredient
* Regular intake of caffeine containing food or beverages of ≥ 500 mg caffeine per day
* Blood donation or other blood loss of more than 400 ml within the last 3 months prior to individual enrolment of the subject
* Participation in a clinical trial during the last 6 months prior to individual enrolment of the subject
* Concomitant systemic therapy with antibiotics, which might interfere with enterohepatic recirculation (e.g. cephalosporines, neomycin, ampicillin or tetracyclines)
* Use of sex hormones within 6 months (oral, transdermal, vaginal) or 8 months (intramuscular administered depot preparations used once per month) or 12 months (intramuscular administered depot preparations used once per 3 months) before screening
* Use of systemic or topical medications or substances which oppose the study objectives or which might influence them within 8 weeks before screening examination
* Subjects who are unable to understand the written and verbal instructions, in particular regarding the risks and inconveniences they will be exposed to during their participation in the clinical trial
Minimum Eligible Age

45 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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SocraTec R&D GmbH

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Galeno Desenvolvimento de Pesquisas Clínicas

OTHER_GOV

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Gilberto De Nucci

Doctor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Gilberto De Nucci, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Galeno Desenvolvimento de Pesquisas Clinicas Ltda

Locations

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Galeno Desenvolvimento de Pesquisas Clinicas Ltda. - ME

Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil

Site Status

Countries

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Brazil

References

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Lara LA, Cartagena-Ramos D, Figueiredo JB, Rosa-E-Silva ACJ, Ferriani RA, Martins WP, Fuentealba-Torres M. Hormone therapy for sexual function in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2023 Aug 24;8(8):CD009672. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD009672.pub3.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 37619252 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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GDN 005/16

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id