Study Evaluating Combination of Levonorgestrel (LNG) and Ethinyl Estradiol (EE) in Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Phase 3
Completed
- Conditions
- Menstruation DisturbancesPremenstrual Syndrome
- Registration Number
- NCT00128934
- Lead Sponsor
- Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether levonorgestrel (LNG)/ethinyl estradiol (EE) is effective in treating the symptoms of severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 744
Inclusion Criteria
- Generally healthy, women aged 18 to 49 years.
- History of severe PMS symptoms over the last year, as determined by the investigator.
- Regular 21 to 35 day menstrual cycle for 2 months prior to first study visit.
Exclusion Criteria
- Major depressive disorder requiring antidepressant treatment or hospitalization within the last 3 years.
- Contraindication to combination oral contraceptives.
- Use of antidepressants/anxiolytics within 10 days of screening and for the duration of the study.
Other exclusions apply.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Mean change in average Daily Record of Severity of Problems (DRSP) 21-item total daily score
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change from baseline in DRSP 21-item daily score based on the 5 days with the highest DRSP scores in each "estimated" treatment cycle
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What molecular mechanisms underlie the efficacy of levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol in treating premenstrual dysphoric disorder?
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