Status:

UNKNOWN

Oral Versus Patch Hormonal Contraceptive Effects on Metabolism, Clotting, Inflammatory Factors and Vascular Reactivity

Lead Sponsor:

University of Washington

Collaborating Sponsors:

Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical

Conditions:

Contraception

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-50 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of oral versus patch administration of hormonal contraception on hormone sensitive proteins such as lipoproteins, clotting factors and inflammatory ...

Detailed Description

Study Rationale: The metabolic effects of hormonal contraceptives differ when administered by oral or systemic routes. The oral route magnifies the hepatic production of hormone sensitive proteins in...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Willing to participate in a crossover design study with biweekly or weekly clinic visits in the second, fourth and sixth months.
  • Healthy women within the age range of 18 to 50 years inclusive who are sexually active and at risk for pregnancy.

Exclusion

  • Blood pressure above 140/90 mmHg
  • Glucose greater than 126 mg/dL or diabetes mellitus
  • Triglyceride greater than 300 mg/dL
  • Body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 kg/m2 or greater than 18.5 kg/m2
  • Current or past history of thrombophlebitis, deep vein thrombosis or thromboembolic disorders.
  • Current or past history of cerebrovascular or coronary artery disease.
  • Presence of valvular heart disease with complications.
  • Major surgery with prolonged immobilization.
  • Known or suspected carcinoma of the breast or personal history of breast cancer.
  • Carcinoma of the endometrium or other known or suspected estrogen-dependent neoplasia.
  • Undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding.
  • History of cholestatic jaundice during pregnancy or history of jaundice with prior hormonal contraceptive use.
  • Acute or chronic hepatocellular disease with abnormal liver function. Hepatic adenomas or carcinomas.
  • Any active liver or renal disease.
  • Untreated thyroid disease.
  • Migraine or headaches with focal neurological symptoms.
  • Known or suspected pregnancy or currently breast feeding.
  • Alcohol intake above one drink per day
  • Cigarette smoking
  • Depression or any psychiatric illness
  • Any lipid lowering or blood pressure lowering medication
  • Any illegal drug use
  • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) or aspirin use for 5 days prior to vascular reactivity studies.
  • Antioxidant supplements (stable multivitamin use allowed)
  • History of sensitivity or allergic reaction to any hormonal contraceptives.
  • Unwilling or unable to comply with the study protocol

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 1 2007

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

36 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00439972

Start Date

February 1 2007

End Date

December 1 2011

Last Update

February 14 2011

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University of Washington, Northwest Lipid Research Clinic

Seattle, Washington, United States, 98104