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Clinical Trial: Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Seasonale for Treatment of Low Bone Mineral Density

This study is not yet open for patient recruitment.

Sponsored by: Duramed Research
Information provided by: Duramed Research

Purpose

This is a randomized, multicenter, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the effects of Seasonale, an extended-regimen oral contraceptive, on bone mineral density in adolescent females who have had their menstrual period but now have secondary amenorrhea and also have osteopenia. The duration of the study for each patient will be approximately two years.
Condition Intervention Phase
Osteopenia
 Drug: Seasonale (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol)
Phase III

MedlinePlus related topics:  Bone Diseases

Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Treatment, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Control, Parallel Assignment, Safety/Efficacy Study

Official Title: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of a 91-Day Extended-Cycle Combination Oral Contraceptive (Seasonale) for the Treatment of Low Bone Mineral Density in Adolescent Females with Secondary Amenorrhea and Osteopenia

Further Study Details: 
Primary Outcomes: Mean percent change in the lumbar spine bone mineral density at month 12
Secondary Outcomes: Interim and 24 month mean percent change in lumbar spine bone mineral density; Mean percent change in the proximal femur (hip) bone mineral density; Mean percent change in total body bone mineral density; Mean change in biochemical markers of bone resorption and bone formation; Change in body weight
Expected Total Enrollment:  100

Study start: July 2005;  Expected completion: September 2007
Last follow-up: August 2007;  Data entry closure: September 2007

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:  12 Years   -   16 Years,  Genders Eligible for Study:  Female
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Not sexually active and agree to remain sexually inactive throughout the course of the study
  • First menstrual period at least one year ago
  • No menstrual period in the last 6 months

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding
  • Known or suspected pregnancy
  • Medical history of any disorder that contraindicates the use of oral contraceptives

Location and Contact Information

Please refer to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov identifier  NCT00117260

Arlene Santhouse, PharmD      610-747-2679    asanthouse@barrlabs.com
Duawn Campellone      610-747-2679    dcampellone@barrlabs.com

Kentucky
      Duramed Investigational Site, Louisville,  Kentucky,  40492,  United States

Ohio
      Duramed Investigational Site, Cleveland,  Ohio,  44109,  United States

Rhode Island
      Duramed Investigational Site, Providence,  Rhode Island,  02903,  United States

More Information

Study ID Numbers:  SEA-305
Record last reviewed:  June 2005
Last Updated:  July 18, 2005
Record first received:  July 5, 2005
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:  NCT00117260
Health Authority: United States: Food and Drug Administration
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on 2005-07-26


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