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An Efficacy and Safety Study of Corifollitropin Alfa (MK-8962) in Contrast to Recombinant FSH for Use in Controlled Ovarian Stimulation of Indian Women (P07056, Also Known as MK-8962-029)

Phase 3
Withdrawn
Conditions
Infertility
Interventions
Drug: recFSH
Drug: human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)
Registration Number
NCT01599494
Lead Sponsor
Organon and Co
Brief Summary

This study, conducted in India, will be recruiting women participants who are between the ages of 18 and 42, and who have an indication for controlled ovarian stimulation (COS), but have not yet undergone in-vitro fertilization and/or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF/ICSI). The study is designed to compare the difference in oocyte (immature egg cell) production after administration of the investigative drug, MK-8962 (corifollitropin alfa) + recombinant follicle stimulating hormone (recFSH), in contrast to use of only the reference drug, recFSH.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
WITHDRAWN
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria

Please Note: In this trial an Indian female participant is defined as a woman 1) with native Indian parents, and 2) who is also in possession of an Indian identification card.

  • Indian woman with an indication for COS and IVF/ICSI, but has not yet undergone IVF/ICSI.
  • Body mass index (BMI) of 18.0 to 32.0 kg/m2
  • Regular spontaneous menstrual cycle (ie, a menstrual schedule that consistently occurs within a range of 24 to 35 days)
  • Access to available ejaculatory sperm. Use of donated and/or cryopreserved sperm is allowed, however sperm obtained via surgical sperm retrieval is not allowed.
  • Results documented as 'within normal limits' from clinical laboratory tests (ie, complete blood count [CBC], blood chemistries, and urinalysis).
  • Normal cervical smear result obtained within 12 months prior to study enrollment, otherwise test will be performed during screening.
  • Able to adhere to dose and study visit schedules
Exclusion Criteria
  • Has a recent (ie, within 3 years prior to enrollment in study) history of/or

any active endocrine abnormality, treated or untreated.

  • Contraindicated use of gonadotropins
  • History of ovarian hyper-responsiveness
  • History of/or current polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
  • Has less than 2 ovaries or has any other ovarian abnormality, including endometrioma (greater than 10 mm in size), and/or has unilateral or bilateral hydrosalpinx and/or intrauterine fibroids (5 cm in size or greater), confirmed by an ultrasound scan.
  • Has any clinically relevant pathology that may impair embryo implantation or continuation of pregnancy.
  • Experienced more than three unsuccessful COS cycles for IVF/ICSI since

the last established ongoing pregnancy, if applicable.

  • History of non- or low ovarian response to FSH and/or Menopausal Gonadotropin (hMG) treatment.
  • History of recurrent miscarriage (ie, 3 or more)
  • Positive test results for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or

Hepatitis B

  • Recent history of/or current epilepsy, thrombophilia, diabetes, cardiovascular, gastro-intestinal, hepatic, renal or pulmonary or auto-immune disease, any of which required or requires treatment.
  • Smokes or recently stopped smoking (ie, within 3 months of study enrollment)
  • History of/or active alcohol and/or drug abuse (ie, within 12 months prior to study enrollment).
  • Previous use of corifollitropin alfa
  • Use of hormonal agents known to affect ovulation or any drug/agent considered to be teratogenic
  • Use of any experimental drug within 3 months prior to study enrollment or participation in another clinical study, other than one that is survey-questionnaire based.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Single-Dose MK-8962 + recFSHMK-8962-
Single-Dose MK-8962 + recFSHrecFSH-
Single-Dose MK-8962 + recFSHhuman Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)-
Reference Group recFSH onlyrecFSH-
Reference Group recFSH onlyhuman Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)-
Single-Dose MK-8962 + recFSHGanirelix-
Single-Dose MK-8962 + recFSHProgesterone-
Reference Group recFSH onlyGanirelix-
Reference Group recFSH onlyProgesterone-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of Cumulus-Oocyte-Complexes Retrieved During Oocyte Pick-up34 to 36 hours after Day of Administration of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)

The criterion of hCG administration is defined as three or more follicles ≥17 mm, confirmed by ultrasound. Oocyte pick up occurs 34-36 hours after the Day of hCG Administration, based on confirmed ultrasound findings.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Confirmation of Vital PregnancyPost treatment; at 35 days from Day of Embryo Transfer

Per study protocol, vital pregnancy is defined as the presence of at least one fetus with heart activity at approximately 5 weeks (ie, \~ 35 days) after Day of Embryo Transfer in the COS treatment cycle.

Percentage of Participants with Moderate or Severe Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS)From Baseline up to 10 weeks after Day of Embryo Transfer

Per study protocol, OHSS is defined as more than 30 follicles ≥11 mm in size demonstrated by ultrasound.

Number of Participants with an Ongoing PregnancyPost treatment; at approximately 10 weeks from Day of Embryo Transfer

Per study protocol, ongoing pregnancy is defined as confirmed pregnancy at 10 or more weeks ( \~ 70 days) after Day of Embryo Transfer, documented by a positive pregnancy test and ultrasound scan demonstrating at least one gestational sac with heart activity.

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