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Clinical Trials/NCT00004763
NCT00004763CompletedPhase 2

Phase II Randomized Study of Leuprolide Vs Oral Contraceptive Therapy Vs Leuprolide and Oral Contraceptive Therapy for Ovarian Hyperandrogenism

National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)0 sites45 target enrollmentStarted: January 1, 1993Last updated:
Conditions
Drugs

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Phase 2
Status
Completed
Sponsor
Enrollment
45

Study Overview

Brief Summary

OBJECTIVES:

I. Evaluate the beneficial effects of leuprolide depot, oral contraceptive therapy, and leuprolide/oral contraceptive therapy in the management of patients with ovarian hyperandrogenism.

Detailed Description

PROTOCOL OUTLINE: This is a randomized study. Patients are randomly assigned to a 6-month course of leuprolide versus ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone (Ovcon 35) versus leuprolide plus Ovcon 35. Leuprolide is administered intramuscularly in depot form every 28 days.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Primary Purpose
Treatment

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
15 Years to 40 Years (Child, Adult)
Sex
Female
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • PROTOCOL ENTRY CRITERIA:
  • Disease Characteristics
  • Ovarian hyperandrogenism with Lorenzo hirsutism score 7 to 20, with or without severe acne
  • Serum hormone levels: Follicle-stimulating hormone no greater than 40 mIU/mL Luteinizing hormone no greater than 40 mIU/mL Testosterone 60 to 200 ng/dL Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate no greater than 430 micrograms/dL 17-hydroxyprogesterone no greater than 3.3 ng/mL in follicular phase Prolactin no greater than 18 ng/dL
  • No adrenal or ovarian tumors
  • Prior/Concurrent Therapy
  • At least 6 months since exogenous steroids At least 48 hours since drugs other than acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and aspirin
  • Patient Characteristics
  • No malignancy, including the following carcinomas: Breast Cervix Ovary Uterus No other serious illness No cigarette smokers No nursing women No pregnancy within 6 months prior to entry

Exclusion Criteria

  • Not provided

Investigators

Sponsor
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Sponsor Class
Nih

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