NCT01852786

Brief Summary

The aim- To evaluate the impact of combined oral contraceptives on women's psychosexual, metabolic, blood coagulation, hormonal and genetic measures. Combined oral contraceptives (COCs) is still the most popular contraception method. It is possible to find a number of publications about their non-contraceptive benefits, also about their adverse events. Most researches are conducted during clinical trials, which are commissioned by pharmaceutical companies, in order to compare COCs of different composition. This study set out to assess the role of psychosexual, metabolic, endocrine, hormonal and genetic measures of low dose combined oral contraceptive users- 20 micrograms of Ethinylestradiol/3 mg of Drospirenone and 20 micrograms of Ethinylestradiol/75 micrograms of Gestoden. Because this study is not commercial, it is expected to obtain valuable objective data - there are very few comparative studies about the impact of COCs to woman's organism.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
340

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2013

Typical duration for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 1, 2013

Completed
3 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 29, 2013

Completed
15 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 14, 2013

Completed
1.7 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 1, 2015

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 1, 2016

Completed
Last Updated

May 14, 2013

Status Verified

May 1, 2013

Enrollment Period

2 years

First QC Date

April 29, 2013

Last Update Submit

May 13, 2013

Conditions

Keywords

ContraceptionHyperandrogenismFemale sexual function

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Hirsutism

    The expression of terminal hair growth using Ferriman- Gallwey scoring system in Lithuanian women will be assessed.

    2 years

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Blood coagulation parameters and hormonal contraception

    3 years

  • Lipids concentration

    3 years

  • Homeostasis model assessment

    3 years

  • Free androgen Index

    3 years

Other Outcomes (6)

  • Sexual function and hormonal contraception

    3 years

  • Androgen receptor polymorphism and hormonal contraception

    3 years

  • AR gene polymorphism and metabolic function.

    3 yeras

  • +3 more other outcomes

Study Arms (2)

Contraceptives, Oral, Combined

The women, presenting for hormonal contraception use and with no contraindications for hormonal therapy.

Other: Contraceptives, Oral, Combined

Controls

The women, presenting for non- hormonal contraception- barrier contraception methods -BCM- or natural family planning methods- NFPM.

Other: Controls

Interventions

• The women, presenting for hormonal contraception use and with no contraindications for hormonal therapy, one of the two medicines registered in Lithuania will be administered׃ Daylette (20 micrograms of Ethinylestradiol and 3 mg of Drospirenone) or Lindynette (20 micrograms of Ethinylestradiol and 75 micrograms of Gestoden).

Also known as: COMBINED ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES
Contraceptives, Oral, Combined

The women, The women presenting for non-hormonal contraception use, will be recommended BCM or NFPM.

Also known as: NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING
Controls

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 40 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)
Sampling MethodProbability Sample
Study Population

340 healthy Lithuanian women age 18- 40 years with regular menstruale cycle (22- 35 days) presenting for routine gynecologic concern or contraception purposes.

You may qualify if:

  • years old women applying to obstetrician-gynaecologist for contraception use or for preventive health care and giving their consent to participate in the study (who signed The Informed Consent Form) will be eligible to participate in the study. It is important to note that these women should not have underlying medical conditions (chronic non - infection diseases, chronic or acute infection diseases).
  • Not using hormonal contraception for 6 months or more.

You may not qualify if:

  • Women applying for obstetrician-gynaecologist consultation on gynaecological pathology.
  • Women with underlying medical conditions (chronic non - infection diseases, chronic or acute infection diseases).
  • Women, planning to get pregnant during the 12 months.
  • Pregnant women (suspected or confirmed pregnancy).

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Lithuanian University of Health Sciences

Kaunas, LT- 50009, Lithuania

Location

Biospecimen

Retention: SAMPLES WITH DNA

1. Lipidogram, glycemia; 2. Hormonal analyses by radioimmunoassay method ׃ total testosterone (T), free testosterone (FT), sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG), dehidroepiandrosterone sulphate (DHEAs), thyrotropin hormone (TSH), free thyroxine (FT4); 3. Blood coagulation test׃ clotting time according to Ovren, fibrinogen, aPTT. 4. Total blood picture test; 5. Androgen receptor (AR) polymorphism test.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Hyperandrogenism

Interventions

Contraceptives, Oral, CombinedNatural Family Planning Methods

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

46, XX Disorders of Sex DevelopmentDisorders of Sex DevelopmentUrogenital AbnormalitiesFemale Urogenital DiseasesFemale Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy ComplicationsUrogenital DiseasesAdrenogenital SyndromeMale Urogenital DiseasesCongenital AbnormalitiesCongenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and AbnormalitiesGonadal DisordersEndocrine System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Drug CombinationsPharmaceutical PreparationsContraceptives, OralContraceptive Agents, FemaleContraceptive AgentsReproductive Control AgentsPhysiological Effects of DrugsPharmacologic ActionsChemical Actions and UsesTherapeutic UsesContraceptionReproductive TechniquesTherapeutics

Study Officials

  • Birute Zilaitiene, Ass. Proff.

    Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Institute of Endocrinology

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE CONTROL
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
PhD student

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 29, 2013

First Posted

May 14, 2013

Study Start

February 1, 2013

Primary Completion

February 1, 2015

Study Completion

February 1, 2016

Last Updated

May 14, 2013

Record last verified: 2013-05

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