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CompletedNCT00307801Updated Dec 30, 2014Results posted

Efficacy and Safety Study for the Treatment of Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

A Phase 3 interventional study of Estradiol valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027) and Placebo in Metrorrhagia, sponsored by Bayer. Completed at 36 sites in 10 countries. Open to female participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2014-12-30.

Sponsored by Bayer · Phase 3, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
231
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
Female
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Study summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the study drug is safe and effective in the treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding.

Read the detailed description

The study has previously been posted by Schering AG, Germany. Schering AG, Germany has been renamed to Bayer HealthCare AG, Germany. Bayer HealthCare AG, Germany is the sponsor of the trial.

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Conditions studied

  • Metrorrhagia

Keywords

  • Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
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In context

Uterine Hemorrhage

156 studies on the registry are indexed under Uterine Hemorrhage; 19 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 231 is above the median of 96 across 111 interventional studies indexed under Uterine Hemorrhage.

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Lead sponsor

Bayer is the lead sponsor of 1,643 studies on the registry; 57 are open to participants now.

Of its 209 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 129 (62%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
Female
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Women 18 years or older
  • And with a diagnosis of dysfunctional uterine bleeding without organic pathology
  • And with at least one of the following symptoms: prolonged, frequent or excessive bleeding.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • The use of steroidal oral contraceptives, or any drug that could alter oral contraception metabolism will be prohibited during the study.
  • Women with a history of endometrial ablation or dilatation and curettage within 2 months prior to study start will be excluded.
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Study design

Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Double (Participant, Investigator)
Enrollment
231 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Estradiol valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)

    A blister consists of 28 tablets taken orally once a day for 28 days (one cycle): 2 days of 3 mg estradiol valerate (EV); 5 days of 2 mg EV + 2 mg dienogest (DNG); 17 days of 2 mg EV + 3 mg DNG; 2 days of 1 mg EV; 2 days of placebo.

    Drug: Estradiol valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)

  • Placebo comparator
    Placebo

    Matching placebo to be taken orally daily.

    Drug: Placebo

Interventions

  • DrugEstradiol valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)

    1 pill per day taken orally over 7 cycles of 28 pills per cycle

  • DrugPlacebo

    1 pill per day taken orally over 7 cycles of 28 pills per cycle

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Proportion of Participants With no Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB) Symptoms

    At least 6, up to 8 criteria to be met in complete response during 90-day period: no bleeding episodes(BE) \>7 days, no \>4 BE, no BE with blood loss (menstrual blood loss, MBL) ≥80 mL, no \>1 BE increase from baseline, no increase from baseline in individual patient's total number of bleeding days and total number of bleeding days not \>24 days. Additionally, for subjects included with prolonged bleeding: decrease between maximum duration during run-in and efficacy ≥2 days excessive bleeding: MBL associated with each episode decreased by ≥50% from average of qualifying episodes during run-in.

    Time frame: Efficacy phase was defined as a 90-day period under treatment. For patients who completed up to day 6 of treatment cycle 7, the efficacy phase started on the first day of treatment cycle 4, and continued through day 6 of treatment cycle 7

Secondary outcomes

  1. Proportion of Participants Cured From Prolonged Bleeding

    Prolonged bleeding: 2 or more bleeding episodes, each lasting 8 or more days. Cure from prolonged bleeding: no bleeding episodes lasting more than 7 days and the decrease between maximum duration during run-in and maximum duration during the efficacy phase was at least 2 days.

    Time frame: Efficacy phase was defined as a 90-day period under treatment. For patients who completed up to day 6 of treatment cycle 7, the efficacy phase started on the first day of treatment cycle 4, and continued through day 6 of treatment cycle 7

  2. Proportion of Participants Cured From Excessive Bleeding

    Excessive bleeding:\>=2 bleeding episodes each with blood loss volume (MBL) of \>=80 mL in 90-day period, assessed by alkaline hematin method. This spectrophotometrical method measures hemoglobin (Hb) in fixed amount of alkaline solution, taken from pool of solution in which materials (used sanitary protection) to be tested have been macerated for Hb extraction. Cure from excessive bleeding: MBL in each episode \<80 mL + blood loss volume associated with each bleeding episode is decrease of ≥50% from average of qualifying bleeding episodes (with blood loss volume ≥80 mL per episode during run-in)

    Time frame: Efficacy phase was defined as a 90-day period under treatment. For patients who completed up to day 6 of treatment cycle 7, the efficacy phase started on the first day of treatment cycle 4, and continued through day 6 of treatment cycle 7

  3. Proportion of Participants Cured From Frequent Bleeding

    Frequent bleeding: greater than 5 bleeding episodes, with a minimum of 20 bleeding days overall. Cure from frequent bleeding: no more than 4 bleeding episodes and the total number of bleeding days did not exceed 24 days and no increase from baseline in an individual patient's total number of bleeding days occurred

    Time frame: Efficacy phase was defined as a 90-day period under treatment. For patients who completed up to day 6 of treatment cycle 7, the efficacy phase started on the first day of treatment cycle 4, and continued through day 6 of treatment cycle 7

  4. Proportion of Participants With Improvement in the Investigator's Global Assessment Scale at Treatment Day 84

    According to the investigator's global assessment scale "improved" was defined as being classified as 'very much improved', 'much improved', or 'improved' and "not improved" was defined as being classified as 'no change', 'worse', 'much worse', 'very much worse', or 'not assessed'. Central laboratory data, physical examination, e-diary data, and patient interview were used as sources for the assessment at day 84 compared with admission to study data.

    Time frame: From baseline (visit 5, day 1) up to treatment day 84

  5. Proportion of Participants With Improvement in the Investigator's Global Assessment Scale at Treatment Day 196

    According to the investigator's global assessment scale "improved" was defined as being classified as 'very much improved', 'much improved', or 'improved' and "not improved" was defined as being classified as 'no change', 'worse', 'much worse', 'very much worse', or 'not assessed'. Central laboratory data, physical examination, e-diary data, and patient interview were used as sources for the assessment at day 196 compared with admission to study data.

    Time frame: From baseline (visit 5, day 1) up to treatment day 196

  6. Proportion of Participants With Improvement in the Patient's Overall Assessment Scale at Treatment Day 84

    According to the patient's global assessment scale "improved" was defined as being classified as 'very much improved', 'much improved', or 'improved' and "not improved" was defined as being classified as 'no change', 'worse', 'much worse', 'very much worse', or 'not assessed'. Patients assessed the overall improvement at day 84 compared with admission to the study condition.

    Time frame: From baseline (visit 5, day 1) up to treatment day 84

  7. Proportion of Participants With Improvement in the Patient's Overall Assessment Scale at Treatment Day 196

    According to the patient´s global assessment scale "improved" was defined as being classified as 'very much improved', 'much improved', or 'improved' and "not improved" was defined as being classified as 'no change', 'worse', 'much worse', 'very much worse', or 'not assessed'. Patients assessed the overall improvement at day 196 compared with admission to the study condition.

    Time frame: From baseline (visit 5, day 1) up to treatment day 196

  8. Change From Baseline in Blood Loss Volume for All Participants to the Reference Period of 90 Days Under Treatment

    Menstrual blood loss volume as assessed by the alkaline hematin method for the 90 days before treatment (baseline) and for 90 days under treatment. This spectrophotometrical method measures hemoglobin (Hb) in fixed amount of alkaline solution, taken from pool of solution in which materials (used sanitary protection) to be tested have been macerated for Hb extraction. A negative value indicates a reduction in blood loss after treatment.

    Time frame: Baseline and reference period of 90 days under treatment. For patients who completed up to day 6 of treatment cycle 7, the efficacy phase started on the first day of treatment cycle 4, and continued through day 6 of treatment cycle 7

  9. Menstrual Blood Loss Volume for All Participants at Cycle 1

    Menstrual blood loss volume as assessed by the alkaline hematin method after patients were on treatment for one cycle. This spectrophotometrical method measures hemoglobin (Hb) in fixed amount of alkaline solution, taken from pool of solution in which materials (used sanitary protection) to be tested have been macerated for Hb extraction.

    Time frame: Cycle 1 = 28 days (one cycle)

  10. Menstrual Blood Loss Volume for All Participants at Cycle 3

    Menstrual blood loss volume as assessed by the alkaline hematin method after patients were on treatment for 3 cycles. This spectrophotometrical method measures hemoglobin (Hb) in fixed amount of alkaline solution, taken from pool of solution in which materials (used sanitary protection) to be tested have been macerated for Hb extraction.

    Time frame: Cycle 3 = 28 days (one cycle)

  11. Menstrual Blood Loss Volume for All Participants at Cycle 7

    Menstrual blood loss volume as assessed by the alkaline hematin method after patients were on treatment for 7 cycles. This spectrophotometrical method measures hemoglobin (Hb) in fixed amount of alkaline solution, taken from pool of solution in which materials (used sanitary protection) to be tested have been macerated for Hb extraction.

    Time frame: Cycle 7 = 28 days (one cycle)

  12. Change From Baseline in Blood Loss Volume for Participants With Excessive Bleeding to the Reference Period of 90 Days Under Treatment.

    Blood loss volume as assessed by the alkaline hematin method for participants with excessive bleeding (2 or more bleeding episodes each with blood loss volume of 80 ml or more during the run-in phase) for the 90 days before treatment (ie, run-in phase) and for the 90 days under treatment. A negative value indicates a reduction in blood loss while under treatment compared to before treatment.

    Time frame: Baseline and reference period of 90 days under treatment. For patients who completed up to day 6 of treatment cycle 7, the efficacy phase started on the first day of treatment cycle 4, and continued through day 6 of treatment cycle 7

  13. Menstrual Blood Loss Volume for Participants With Excessive Bleeding at Cycle 1.

    Blood loss volume as assessed by the alkaline hematin method for participants with excessive bleeding (2 or more bleeding episodes each with blood loss volume of 80 ml or more during the run-in phase) after participants were on treatment for one cycle. This spectrophotometrical method measures hemoglobin (Hb) in fixed amount of alkaline solution, taken from pool of solution in which materials (used sanitary protection) to be tested have been macerated for Hb extraction.

    Time frame: Cycle 1 = 28 days (one cycle)

  14. Menstrual Blood Loss Volume for Participants With Excessive Bleeding at Cycle 3.

    Blood loss volume as assessed by the alkaline hematin method for participants with excessive bleeding (2 or more bleeding episodes each with blood loss volume of 80 ml or more during the run-in phase) after participants were on treatment for 3 cycles. This spectrophotometrical method measures hemoglobin (Hb) in fixed amount of alkaline solution, taken from pool of solution in which materials (used sanitary protection) to be tested have been macerated for Hb extraction.

    Time frame: Cycle 3 = 28 days (one cycle)

  15. Menstrual Blood Loss Volume for Participants With Excessive Bleeding at Cycle 7.

    Blood loss volume as assessed by the alkaline hematin method for participants with excessive bleeding (2 or more bleeding episodes each with blood loss volume of 80 ml or more during the run-in phase) after participants were on treatment for 7 cycles. This spectrophotometrical method measures hemoglobin (Hb) in fixed amount of alkaline solution, taken from pool of solution in which materials (used sanitary protection) to be tested have been macerated for Hb extraction.

    Time frame: Cycle 7 = 28 days (one cycle)

  16. Change From Baseline in Number of Bleeding Episodes to the Reference Period of 90 Days Under Treatment

    A bleeding episode is characterized by the following: • Bleeding for at least 2 days • Bleeding days can be separated by no more than 1 bleeding-free day • An episode stops with 2 consecutive bleeding-free days. The number of episodes was determined for the 90 days before treatment and for the 90 days under treatment. negative value indicates a reduction from baseline in the number of episodes while under treatment.

    Time frame: Baseline and reference period of 90 days under treatment. For patients who completed up to day 6 of treatment cycle 7, the efficacy phase started on the first day of treatment cycle 4, and continued through day 6 of treatment cycle 7

  17. Change From Baseline in Number of Bleeding Days to the Reference Period of 90 Days Under Treatment

    A bleeding day is a day on which sanitary protection is required. The number of bleeding days was determined for the 90 days before treatment (baseline) and for 90 days while under treatment. A negative value indicates a reduction in the number of bleeding days while under treatment compared to baseline.

    Time frame: Baseline and reference period of 90 days under treatment. For patients who completed up to day 6 of treatment cycle 7, the efficacy phase started on the first day of treatment cycle 4, and continued through day 6 of treatment cycle 7

  18. Change From Baseline in Number of Sanitary Protection Used at 90 Days of Treatment

    The number of total sanitary protection items used during the 90 days before treatment (baseline) and those used during the 90 days while under treatment was determined. A negative value indicates a reduction in the number of sanitary protection items used while under treatment compared to baseline.

    Time frame: Baseline and reference period of 90 days under treatment. For patients who completed up to day 6 of treatment cycle 7, the efficacy phase started on the first day of treatment cycle 4, and continued through day 6 of treatment cycle 7

  19. Change From Baseline in Hemoglobin Concentration at Treatment Day 84

    Hemoglobin was measured before treatment and after 84 days under treatment. A positive value indicates an increase in hemoglobin from baseline at treatment day 84.

    Time frame: Baseline (visit 5) and treatment day 84

  20. Change From Baseline in Hemoglobin Concentration at Treatment Day 196

    Hemoglobin was measured before treatment and after 196 days under treatment. A positive value indicates an increase in hemoglobin from baseline at treatment day 196.

    Time frame: Baseline (visit 5) and treatment day 196

  21. Change From Baseline in Hematocrit at Treatment Day 196.

    Hematocrit was measured before treatment and after 196 days under treatment. A positive value indicates an increase in hematocrit from baseline at treatment day 196.

    Time frame: Baseline (visit 5) and treatment day 196

  22. Change From Baseline in Ferritin Concentration at Treatment Day 84

    Ferritin was measured before treatment and after 84 days under treatment. A positive value indicates an increase in ferritin from baseline at treatment day 84.

    Time frame: Baseline (visit 5, day 1) and treatment day 84

  23. Change From Baseline in Ferritin Concentration at Treatment Day 196

    Ferritin was measured before treatment and after 196 days under treatment. A positive value indicates an increase in ferritin from baseline at treatment day 196.

    Time frame: Baseline (visit 5, day 1) and treatment day 196

  24. Change From Baseline in Psychological General Well-Being Index (PGWBI) Score at Treatment Day 84.

    The PGWBI questionnaire consisted of 22 questions that were answered using a 6-grade Likert scale. The minimum overall score was 22 and the maximum 132. The higher the score, the better the well-being of the patient. The observation phase was the last 4 weeks. The following 6 dimensions were derived from the questionnaire: anxiety, depressed mood, positive well-being, self-control, health, and vitality and the highest possible scores were 30, 18, 24, 18, 18, and 24, respectively.

    Time frame: Baseline (visit 5, day 1) and treatment day 84

  25. Change From Baseline in Psychological General Well-Being Index (PGWBI) Score at Treatment Day 196.

    The PGWBI questionnaire consisted of 22 questions that were answered using a 6-grade Likert scale. The minimum overall score was 22 and the maximum 132. The higher the score, the better the well-being of the patient. The observation phase was the last 4 weeks. The following 6 dimensions were derived from the questionnaire: anxiety, depressed mood, positive well-being, self-control, health, and vitality and the highest possible scores were 30, 18, 24, 18, 18, and 24, respectively.

    Time frame: Baseline (visit 5, day 1) and treatment day 196

  26. Change From Baseline in McCoy Female Sexuality Questionnaire (MFSQ) Score at Treatment Day 84

    The MFSQ was designed to measure aspects of female sexuality and asked about the patients´sexual experience during the last 4 weeks. Higher scores represent higher, more complete, or better integrated levels of female sexual function. Minimum and maximum values are 19 and 133.

    Time frame: Baseline (visit 5, day 1) and treatment day 84

  27. Change From Baseline in McCoy Female Sexuality Questionnaire (MFSQ) Score at Treatment Day 196

    The MFSQ was designed to measure aspects of female sexuality and asked about the patients´sexual experience during the last 4 weeks. Higher scores represent higher, more complete, or better integrated levels of female sexual function. Minimum and maximum values are 19 and 133.

    Time frame: Baseline (visit 5, day 1) and treatment day 196

  28. Change From Baseline in EuroQol 5 Dimensional (EQ-5D) Score at Treatment Day 84

    The health state classification of the EQ-5D comprises 5 questions addressing mobility, self-care, usual activity, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Patients were asked to indicate their current health state by ticking the most appropriate of 3 statements about each of the questions (ie, no problems, some problems, extreme problems). The best possible answers were (1,1,1,1,1), which equals a valuation score of 1.0. The worst possible answers were (3,3,3,3,3), which equals a score of .594.

    Time frame: Baseline (visit 5, day 1) and treatment day 84

  29. Change From Baseline in EuroQol 5 Dimensional (EQ-5D) Score at Treatment Day 196

    The health state classification of the EQ-5D comprises 5 questions addressing mobility, self-care, usual activity, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Patients were asked to indicate their current health state by ticking the most appropriate of 3 statements about each of the questions (ie, no problems, some problems, extreme problems). The best possible answers were (1,1,1,1,1), which equals a valuation score of 1.0. The worst possible answers were (3,3,3,3,3), which equals a score of .594.

    Time frame: Baseline (visit 5, day 1) and treatment day 196

  30. Change From Baseline in Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) of the EQ-5D Score at Treatment Day 84.

    The visual analogue scale (ie, "thermometer") had endpoints of 100 (best imaginable health state) at the top, and 0 (worst imaginable health state) at the bottom. Patients rated their current health state by drawing a line from the box marked "your own health state today" to the appropriate point on the thermometer scale.

    Time frame: Baseline (visit 5, day 1) and treatment day 84

  31. Change From Baseline in Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) of the EQ-5D Score at Treatment Day 196.

    The visual analogue scale (ie, "thermometer") had endpoints of 100 (best imaginable health state) at the top, and 0 (worst imaginable health state) at the bottom. Patients rated their current health state by drawing a line from the box marked "your own health state today" to the appropriate point on the thermometer scale.

    Time frame: Baseline (visit 5, day 1) and treatment day 196

  32. Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Change in the Employment Status) at Treatment Day 84.

    The patient was asked if there was any change in her employment status in the last 12 weeks and was asked to specify the number of hours per week. The proportion of participants with such changes are displayed.

    Time frame: Treatment day 84

  33. Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Change in the Employment Status) at Treatment Day 196.

    The patient was asked if there was any change in her employment status in the last 12 weeks and was asked to specify the number of hours per week. The proportion of participants with such changes are displayed.

    Time frame: Treatment day 196

  34. Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Days Missed From Work) at Treatment Day 84

    The patient was asked how many days and hours she missed from work during the past 12 weeks because of her problems associated with her DUB, not including the time missed to participate in this study.

    Time frame: Treatment day 84

  35. Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Days Missed From Work) at Treatment Day 196

    The patient was asked how many days and hours she missed from work during the past 12 weeks because of her problems associated with her DUB, not including the time missed to participate in this study.

    Time frame: Treatment day 196

  36. Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Productivity While Working) at Treatment Day 84.

    The patient was asked to rate on a scale of 0 to 10, how much her DUB affected her productivity while she was working during the past 12 weeks, where 0 represented that her DUB had no effect on her work and 10 represented that her DUB completely prevented her from working.

    Time frame: Treatment day 84

  37. Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Productivity While Working) at Treatment Day 196.

    The patient was asked to rate on a scale of 0 to 10, how much her DUB affected her productivity while she was working during the past 12 weeks, where 0 represented that her DUB had no effect on her work and 10 represented that her DUB completely prevented her from working.

    Time frame: Treatment day 196

  38. Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Regular Daily Activities) at Treatment Day 84

    The patient was asked to rate on a scale of 0 to 10, how much her DUB affected her ability to do her regular daily activities, other than work at a job, during the past 12 weeks, where 0 represented that her DUB had no effect on her daily activities and 10 represented that her DUB completely prevented her from doing her daily activities.

    Time frame: Treatment day 84

  39. Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Regular Daily Activities) at Treatment Day 196.

    The patient was asked to rate on a scale of 0 to 10, how much her DUB affected her ability to do her regular daily activities, other than work at a job, during the past 12 weeks, where 0 represented that her DUB had no effect on her daily activities and 10 represented that her DUB completely prevented her from doing her daily activities.

    Time frame: Treatment day 196

  40. Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Unscheduled Outpatient Visit at Hospital) at Treatment Day 84

    The patient was asked if she had any unscheduled outpatient visits to a hospital because of her DUB during the past 12 weeks, not including visits that were due to her participation in this study. She was also asked to indicate the number of visits. The proportion of participants with any unscheduled outpatient visits are displayed.

    Time frame: Treatment day 84

  41. Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Unscheduled Outpatient Visit at Hospital) at Treatment Day 196

    The patient was asked if she had any unscheduled outpatient visits to a hospital because of her DUB during the past 12 weeks, not including visits that were due to her participation in this study. She was also asked to indicate the number of visits. The proportion of participants with any unscheduled outpatient visits are displayed.

    Time frame: Treatment day 196

  42. Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Unscheduled Outpatient Visit to Physician) at Treatment Day 84

    The patient was asked if she had any unscheduled outpatient visits to a physician (non-hospital medical care) because of her DUB during the past 12 weeks, not including visits that were due to her participation in this study. She was also asked to indicate the number of visits. The proportion of participants with such visits are displayed.

    Time frame: Treatment day 84

  43. Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Unscheduled Outpatient Visit to Physician) at Treatment Day 196

    The patient was asked if she had any unscheduled outpatient visits to a physician (non-hospital medical care) because of her DUB during the past 12 weeks, not including visits that were due to her participation in this study. She was also asked to indicate the number of visits. The proportion of participants with such visits are displayed.

    Time frame: Treatment day 196

  44. Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Additional Unscheduled Procedures) at Treatment Day 84

    The patient was asked if she had any unscheduled procedures (eg, laparoscopy, laboratory tests, ultrasound) because of her DUB during the past 12 weeks. The proportion of participants with such procedures are displayed.

    Time frame: Treatment day 84

  45. Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Additional Unscheduled Procedures) at Treatment Day 196

    The patient was asked if she had any unscheduled procedures (eg, laparoscopy, laboratory tests, ultrasound) because of her DUB during the past 12 weeks. The proportion of participants with such procedures are displayed.

    Time frame: Treatment day 196

  46. Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Received Ambulatory Services) at Treatment Day 84

    The patient was asked if she received ambulatory services (eg, home help, child care) because of her DUB during the past 12 weeks, and if yes, how many hours per week. The proportion of participants with such services are displayed.

    Time frame: Treatment day 84

  47. Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Received Ambulatory Services) at Treatment Day 196

    The patient was asked if she received ambulatory services (eg, home help, child care) because of her DUB during the past 12 weeks, and if yes, how many hours per week. The proportion of participants with such services are displayed.

    Time frame: Treatment day 196

  48. Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (no Out-of-pocket Expenses) at Treatment Day 84

    The patient was asked to specify her out-of pocket expenses because of her DUB during the past 12 weeks, including over-the-counter medication (the name of the medication, the number of packages, and the cost per package), co-payments due to prescribed medication, and costs to travel to and from medical appointments. The proportion of participants with no out-of pocket expenses are displayed.

    Time frame: Treatment day 84

  49. Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (no Out-of-pocket Expenses) at Treatment Day 196

    The patient was asked to specify her out-of pocket expenses because of her DUB during the past 12 weeks, including over-the-counter medication (the name of the medication, the number of packages, and the cost per package), co-payments due to prescribed medication, and costs to travel to and from medical appointments. The proportion of participants with no out-of pocket expenses are displayed.

    Time frame: Treatment day 196

  50. Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Not Have Any Medical Treatment) at Treatment Day 84

    The patient was asked if she had any medical treatment (eg, prescribed medication, other treatment) because of her DUB during the past 12 weeks, and to specify the cost. The proportion of participants with such treatment are displayed.

    Time frame: Treatment day 84

  51. Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Not Have Any Medical Treatment) at Treatment Day 196

    The patient was asked if she had any medical treatment (eg, prescribed medication, other treatment) because of her DUB during the past 12 weeks, and to specify the cost. The proportion of participants with such treatment are displayed.

    Time frame: Treatment day 196

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Results

Posted Jul 29, 2011

Participant flow

The date of first subject first visit was 16 Feb 2006. The date of last visit last subject was 27 May 2008.

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Started14982
Subjects received treatment14581
Cycle 1, visit 5, baseline14581
Cycle 3, visit 7, treatment day 8413071
Cycle 7, treatment day 19614177
Completed11765
Not completed3217
Withdrew: Adverse event124
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject94
Withdrew: Non-compliance, not taken all tablets12
Withdrew: Adverse event (ae)/withdrawal of consent20
Withdrew: Decreased libido (ae at discontinuation)01
Withdrew: Wrong randomization10
Withdrew: Lack of efficacy02
Withdrew: Lost to follow-up, moved abroad11
Withdrew: Frustration with e-diary10
Withdrew: Protocol violation32
Withdrew: No reason specified20
Withdrew: Pregnancy01

Outcome measures

PrimaryProportion of Participants With no Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB) Symptoms

At least 6, up to 8 criteria to be met in complete response during 90-day period: no bleeding episodes(BE) \>7 days, no \>4 BE, no BE with blood loss (menstrual blood loss, MBL) ≥80 mL, no \>1 BE increase from baseline, no increase from baseline in individual patient's total number of bleeding days and total number of bleeding days not \>24 days. Additionally, for subjects included with prolonged bleeding: decrease between maximum duration during run-in and efficacy ≥2 days excessive bleeding: MBL associated with each episode decreased by ≥50% from average of qualifying episodes during run-in.

Time frame:
Efficacy phase was defined as a 90-day period under treatment. For patients who completed up to day 6 of treatment cycle 7, the efficacy phase started on the first day of treatment cycle 4, and continued through day 6 of treatment cycle 7
Reported as:
Number · Proportion of participants
Proportion of Participants With no Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB) Symptoms
Proportion of participantsEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Proportion of Participants With no Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB) Symptoms0.2950.012
Statistical analysis
  • Estradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027) vs Placebo · inverting 2 one-sided tests · p = < 0.0001
SecondaryProportion of Participants Cured From Prolonged Bleeding

Prolonged bleeding: 2 or more bleeding episodes, each lasting 8 or more days. Cure from prolonged bleeding: no bleeding episodes lasting more than 7 days and the decrease between maximum duration during run-in and maximum duration during the efficacy phase was at least 2 days.

Time frame:
Efficacy phase was defined as a 90-day period under treatment. For patients who completed up to day 6 of treatment cycle 7, the efficacy phase started on the first day of treatment cycle 4, and continued through day 6 of treatment cycle 7
Reported as:
Number · Proportion of participants
Proportion of Participants Cured From Prolonged Bleeding
Proportion of participantsEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Proportion of Participants Cured From Prolonged Bleeding0.3500.100
SecondaryProportion of Participants Cured From Excessive Bleeding

Excessive bleeding:\>=2 bleeding episodes each with blood loss volume (MBL) of \>=80 mL in 90-day period, assessed by alkaline hematin method. This spectrophotometrical method measures hemoglobin (Hb) in fixed amount of alkaline solution, taken from pool of solution in which materials (used sanitary protection) to be tested have been macerated for Hb extraction. Cure from excessive bleeding: MBL in each episode \<80 mL + blood loss volume associated with each bleeding episode is decrease of ≥50% from average of qualifying bleeding episodes (with blood loss volume ≥80 mL per episode during run-in)

Time frame:
Efficacy phase was defined as a 90-day period under treatment. For patients who completed up to day 6 of treatment cycle 7, the efficacy phase started on the first day of treatment cycle 4, and continued through day 6 of treatment cycle 7
Reported as:
Number · Proportion of participants
Proportion of Participants Cured From Excessive Bleeding
Proportion of participantsEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Proportion of Participants Cured From Excessive Bleeding0.4410.013
SecondaryProportion of Participants Cured From Frequent Bleeding

Frequent bleeding: greater than 5 bleeding episodes, with a minimum of 20 bleeding days overall. Cure from frequent bleeding: no more than 4 bleeding episodes and the total number of bleeding days did not exceed 24 days and no increase from baseline in an individual patient's total number of bleeding days occurred

Time frame:
Efficacy phase was defined as a 90-day period under treatment. For patients who completed up to day 6 of treatment cycle 7, the efficacy phase started on the first day of treatment cycle 4, and continued through day 6 of treatment cycle 7

No measurements were reported for this outcome.

SecondaryProportion of Participants With Improvement in the Investigator's Global Assessment Scale at Treatment Day 84

According to the investigator's global assessment scale "improved" was defined as being classified as 'very much improved', 'much improved', or 'improved' and "not improved" was defined as being classified as 'no change', 'worse', 'much worse', 'very much worse', or 'not assessed'. Central laboratory data, physical examination, e-diary data, and patient interview were used as sources for the assessment at day 84 compared with admission to study data.

Time frame:
From baseline (visit 5, day 1) up to treatment day 84
Reported as:
Number · Proportion of participants
Proportion of Participants With Improvement in the Investigator's Global Assessment Scale at Treatment Day 84
Proportion of participantsEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Proportion of Participants With Improvement in the Investigator's Global Assessment Scale at Treatment Day 840.8380.394
SecondaryProportion of Participants With Improvement in the Investigator's Global Assessment Scale at Treatment Day 196

According to the investigator's global assessment scale "improved" was defined as being classified as 'very much improved', 'much improved', or 'improved' and "not improved" was defined as being classified as 'no change', 'worse', 'much worse', 'very much worse', or 'not assessed'. Central laboratory data, physical examination, e-diary data, and patient interview were used as sources for the assessment at day 196 compared with admission to study data.

Time frame:
From baseline (visit 5, day 1) up to treatment day 196
Reported as:
Number · Proportion of participants
Proportion of Participants With Improvement in the Investigator's Global Assessment Scale at Treatment Day 196
Proportion of participantsEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Proportion of Participants With Improvement in the Investigator's Global Assessment Scale at Treatment Day 1960.8470.395
SecondaryProportion of Participants With Improvement in the Patient's Overall Assessment Scale at Treatment Day 84

According to the patient's global assessment scale "improved" was defined as being classified as 'very much improved', 'much improved', or 'improved' and "not improved" was defined as being classified as 'no change', 'worse', 'much worse', 'very much worse', or 'not assessed'. Patients assessed the overall improvement at day 84 compared with admission to the study condition.

Time frame:
From baseline (visit 5, day 1) up to treatment day 84
Reported as:
Number · Proportion of participants
Proportion of Participants With Improvement in the Patient's Overall Assessment Scale at Treatment Day 84
Proportion of participantsEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Proportion of Participants With Improvement in the Patient's Overall Assessment Scale at Treatment Day 840.7240.529
SecondaryProportion of Participants With Improvement in the Patient's Overall Assessment Scale at Treatment Day 196

According to the patient´s global assessment scale "improved" was defined as being classified as 'very much improved', 'much improved', or 'improved' and "not improved" was defined as being classified as 'no change', 'worse', 'much worse', 'very much worse', or 'not assessed'. Patients assessed the overall improvement at day 196 compared with admission to the study condition.

Time frame:
From baseline (visit 5, day 1) up to treatment day 196
Reported as:
Number · Proportion of participants
Proportion of Participants With Improvement in the Patient's Overall Assessment Scale at Treatment Day 196
Proportion of participantsEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Proportion of Participants With Improvement in the Patient's Overall Assessment Scale at Treatment Day 1960.7790.451
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Blood Loss Volume for All Participants to the Reference Period of 90 Days Under Treatment

Menstrual blood loss volume as assessed by the alkaline hematin method for the 90 days before treatment (baseline) and for 90 days under treatment. This spectrophotometrical method measures hemoglobin (Hb) in fixed amount of alkaline solution, taken from pool of solution in which materials (used sanitary protection) to be tested have been macerated for Hb extraction. A negative value indicates a reduction in blood loss after treatment.

Time frame:
Baseline and reference period of 90 days under treatment. For patients who completed up to day 6 of treatment cycle 7, the efficacy phase started on the first day of treatment cycle 4, and continued through day 6 of treatment cycle 7
Reported as:
Mean · ml
Change From Baseline in Blood Loss Volume for All Participants to the Reference Period of 90 Days Under Treatment
mlEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Change From Baseline in Blood Loss Volume for All Participants to the Reference Period of 90 Days Under Treatment-458.4 ± 409.6-93.2 ± 268.0
SecondaryMenstrual Blood Loss Volume for All Participants at Cycle 1

Menstrual blood loss volume as assessed by the alkaline hematin method after patients were on treatment for one cycle. This spectrophotometrical method measures hemoglobin (Hb) in fixed amount of alkaline solution, taken from pool of solution in which materials (used sanitary protection) to be tested have been macerated for Hb extraction.

Time frame:
Cycle 1 = 28 days (one cycle)
Reported as:
Mean · ml
Menstrual Blood Loss Volume for All Participants at Cycle 1
mlEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Menstrual Blood Loss Volume for All Participants at Cycle 1175.6 ± 188.3194.3 ± 171.1
SecondaryMenstrual Blood Loss Volume for All Participants at Cycle 3

Menstrual blood loss volume as assessed by the alkaline hematin method after patients were on treatment for 3 cycles. This spectrophotometrical method measures hemoglobin (Hb) in fixed amount of alkaline solution, taken from pool of solution in which materials (used sanitary protection) to be tested have been macerated for Hb extraction.

Time frame:
Cycle 3 = 28 days (one cycle)
Reported as:
Mean · ml
Menstrual Blood Loss Volume for All Participants at Cycle 3
mlEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Menstrual Blood Loss Volume for All Participants at Cycle 368.3 ± 111.6195.1 ± 161.8
SecondaryMenstrual Blood Loss Volume for All Participants at Cycle 7

Menstrual blood loss volume as assessed by the alkaline hematin method after patients were on treatment for 7 cycles. This spectrophotometrical method measures hemoglobin (Hb) in fixed amount of alkaline solution, taken from pool of solution in which materials (used sanitary protection) to be tested have been macerated for Hb extraction.

Time frame:
Cycle 7 = 28 days (one cycle)
Reported as:
Mean · ml
Menstrual Blood Loss Volume for All Participants at Cycle 7
mlEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Menstrual Blood Loss Volume for All Participants at Cycle 744.6 ± 70.9167.2 ± 112.2
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Blood Loss Volume for Participants With Excessive Bleeding to the Reference Period of 90 Days Under Treatment.

Blood loss volume as assessed by the alkaline hematin method for participants with excessive bleeding (2 or more bleeding episodes each with blood loss volume of 80 ml or more during the run-in phase) for the 90 days before treatment (ie, run-in phase) and for the 90 days under treatment. A negative value indicates a reduction in blood loss while under treatment compared to before treatment.

Time frame:
Baseline and reference period of 90 days under treatment. For patients who completed up to day 6 of treatment cycle 7, the efficacy phase started on the first day of treatment cycle 4, and continued through day 6 of treatment cycle 7
Reported as:
Mean · ml
Change From Baseline in Blood Loss Volume for Participants With Excessive Bleeding to the Reference Period of 90 Days Under Treatment.
mlEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Change From Baseline in Blood Loss Volume for Participants With Excessive Bleeding to the Reference Period of 90 Days Under Treatment.-480.6 ± 410.6-94.2 ± 270.2
SecondaryMenstrual Blood Loss Volume for Participants With Excessive Bleeding at Cycle 1.

Blood loss volume as assessed by the alkaline hematin method for participants with excessive bleeding (2 or more bleeding episodes each with blood loss volume of 80 ml or more during the run-in phase) after participants were on treatment for one cycle. This spectrophotometrical method measures hemoglobin (Hb) in fixed amount of alkaline solution, taken from pool of solution in which materials (used sanitary protection) to be tested have been macerated for Hb extraction.

Time frame:
Cycle 1 = 28 days (one cycle)
Reported as:
Mean · ml
Menstrual Blood Loss Volume for Participants With Excessive Bleeding at Cycle 1.
mlEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Menstrual Blood Loss Volume for Participants With Excessive Bleeding at Cycle 1.207.8 ± 186.1238.9 ± 196.0
SecondaryMenstrual Blood Loss Volume for Participants With Excessive Bleeding at Cycle 3.

Blood loss volume as assessed by the alkaline hematin method for participants with excessive bleeding (2 or more bleeding episodes each with blood loss volume of 80 ml or more during the run-in phase) after participants were on treatment for 3 cycles. This spectrophotometrical method measures hemoglobin (Hb) in fixed amount of alkaline solution, taken from pool of solution in which materials (used sanitary protection) to be tested have been macerated for Hb extraction.

Time frame:
Cycle 3 = 28 days (one cycle)
Reported as:
Mean · ml
Menstrual Blood Loss Volume for Participants With Excessive Bleeding at Cycle 3.
mlEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Menstrual Blood Loss Volume for Participants With Excessive Bleeding at Cycle 3.72.1 ± 115.0188.4 ± 150.1
SecondaryMenstrual Blood Loss Volume for Participants With Excessive Bleeding at Cycle 7.

Blood loss volume as assessed by the alkaline hematin method for participants with excessive bleeding (2 or more bleeding episodes each with blood loss volume of 80 ml or more during the run-in phase) after participants were on treatment for 7 cycles. This spectrophotometrical method measures hemoglobin (Hb) in fixed amount of alkaline solution, taken from pool of solution in which materials (used sanitary protection) to be tested have been macerated for Hb extraction.

Time frame:
Cycle 7 = 28 days (one cycle)
Reported as:
Mean · ml
Menstrual Blood Loss Volume for Participants With Excessive Bleeding at Cycle 7.
mlEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Menstrual Blood Loss Volume for Participants With Excessive Bleeding at Cycle 7.46.7 ± 72.7168.6 ± 112.6
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Number of Bleeding Episodes to the Reference Period of 90 Days Under Treatment

A bleeding episode is characterized by the following: • Bleeding for at least 2 days • Bleeding days can be separated by no more than 1 bleeding-free day • An episode stops with 2 consecutive bleeding-free days. The number of episodes was determined for the 90 days before treatment and for the 90 days under treatment. negative value indicates a reduction from baseline in the number of episodes while under treatment.

Time frame:
Baseline and reference period of 90 days under treatment. For patients who completed up to day 6 of treatment cycle 7, the efficacy phase started on the first day of treatment cycle 4, and continued through day 6 of treatment cycle 7
Reported as:
Mean · Bleeding episodes
Change From Baseline in Number of Bleeding Episodes to the Reference Period of 90 Days Under Treatment
Bleeding episodesEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Change From Baseline in Number of Bleeding Episodes to the Reference Period of 90 Days Under Treatment-0.35 ± 1.09-0.38 ± 0.74
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Number of Bleeding Days to the Reference Period of 90 Days Under Treatment

A bleeding day is a day on which sanitary protection is required. The number of bleeding days was determined for the 90 days before treatment (baseline) and for 90 days while under treatment. A negative value indicates a reduction in the number of bleeding days while under treatment compared to baseline.

Time frame:
Baseline and reference period of 90 days under treatment. For patients who completed up to day 6 of treatment cycle 7, the efficacy phase started on the first day of treatment cycle 4, and continued through day 6 of treatment cycle 7
Reported as:
Mean · Bleeding days
Change From Baseline in Number of Bleeding Days to the Reference Period of 90 Days Under Treatment
Bleeding daysEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Change From Baseline in Number of Bleeding Days to the Reference Period of 90 Days Under Treatment-5.13 ± 9.72-3.08 ± 7.88
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Number of Sanitary Protection Used at 90 Days of Treatment

The number of total sanitary protection items used during the 90 days before treatment (baseline) and those used during the 90 days while under treatment was determined. A negative value indicates a reduction in the number of sanitary protection items used while under treatment compared to baseline.

Time frame:
Baseline and reference period of 90 days under treatment. For patients who completed up to day 6 of treatment cycle 7, the efficacy phase started on the first day of treatment cycle 4, and continued through day 6 of treatment cycle 7
Reported as:
Mean · Sanitary protection products
Change From Baseline in Number of Sanitary Protection Used at 90 Days of Treatment
Sanitary protection productsEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Change From Baseline in Number of Sanitary Protection Used at 90 Days of Treatment-38.4 ± 30.0-16.5 ± 32.2
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Hemoglobin Concentration at Treatment Day 84

Hemoglobin was measured before treatment and after 84 days under treatment. A positive value indicates an increase in hemoglobin from baseline at treatment day 84.

Time frame:
Baseline (visit 5) and treatment day 84
Reported as:
Mean · g/dL
Change From Baseline in Hemoglobin Concentration at Treatment Day 84
g/dLEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Change From Baseline in Hemoglobin Concentration at Treatment Day 840.36 ± 0.900.12 ± 0.91
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Hemoglobin Concentration at Treatment Day 196

Hemoglobin was measured before treatment and after 196 days under treatment. A positive value indicates an increase in hemoglobin from baseline at treatment day 196.

Time frame:
Baseline (visit 5) and treatment day 196
Reported as:
Mean · g/dL
Change From Baseline in Hemoglobin Concentration at Treatment Day 196
g/dLEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Change From Baseline in Hemoglobin Concentration at Treatment Day 1960.70 ± 1.190.06 ± 0.90
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Hematocrit at Treatment Day 196.

Hematocrit was measured before treatment and after 196 days under treatment. A positive value indicates an increase in hematocrit from baseline at treatment day 196.

Time frame:
Baseline (visit 5) and treatment day 196
Reported as:
Mean · ng/mL
Change From Baseline in Hematocrit at Treatment Day 196.
ng/mLEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Change From Baseline in Hematocrit at Treatment Day 196.1.63 ± 4.250.08 ± 3.12
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Ferritin Concentration at Treatment Day 84

Ferritin was measured before treatment and after 84 days under treatment. A positive value indicates an increase in ferritin from baseline at treatment day 84.

Time frame:
Baseline (visit 5, day 1) and treatment day 84
Reported as:
Mean · ng/mL
Change From Baseline in Ferritin Concentration at Treatment Day 84
ng/mLEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Change From Baseline in Ferritin Concentration at Treatment Day 842.8 ± 10.70.0 ± 13.7
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Ferritin Concentration at Treatment Day 196

Ferritin was measured before treatment and after 196 days under treatment. A positive value indicates an increase in ferritin from baseline at treatment day 196.

Time frame:
Baseline (visit 5, day 1) and treatment day 196
Reported as:
Mean · ng/mL
Change From Baseline in Ferritin Concentration at Treatment Day 196
ng/mLEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Change From Baseline in Ferritin Concentration at Treatment Day 1968.6 ± 18.50.5 ± 12.4
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Psychological General Well-Being Index (PGWBI) Score at Treatment Day 84.

The PGWBI questionnaire consisted of 22 questions that were answered using a 6-grade Likert scale. The minimum overall score was 22 and the maximum 132. The higher the score, the better the well-being of the patient. The observation phase was the last 4 weeks. The following 6 dimensions were derived from the questionnaire: anxiety, depressed mood, positive well-being, self-control, health, and vitality and the highest possible scores were 30, 18, 24, 18, 18, and 24, respectively.

Time frame:
Baseline (visit 5, day 1) and treatment day 84
Reported as:
Mean · Scores on a scale
Change From Baseline in Psychological General Well-Being Index (PGWBI) Score at Treatment Day 84.
Scores on a scaleEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Change From Baseline in Psychological General Well-Being Index (PGWBI) Score at Treatment Day 84.-1.2 ± 13.62.2 ± 12.1
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Psychological General Well-Being Index (PGWBI) Score at Treatment Day 196.

The PGWBI questionnaire consisted of 22 questions that were answered using a 6-grade Likert scale. The minimum overall score was 22 and the maximum 132. The higher the score, the better the well-being of the patient. The observation phase was the last 4 weeks. The following 6 dimensions were derived from the questionnaire: anxiety, depressed mood, positive well-being, self-control, health, and vitality and the highest possible scores were 30, 18, 24, 18, 18, and 24, respectively.

Time frame:
Baseline (visit 5, day 1) and treatment day 196
Reported as:
Mean · Scores on a scale
Change From Baseline in Psychological General Well-Being Index (PGWBI) Score at Treatment Day 196.
Scores on a scaleEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Change From Baseline in Psychological General Well-Being Index (PGWBI) Score at Treatment Day 196.-2.3 ± 13.64.6 ± 11.0
SecondaryChange From Baseline in McCoy Female Sexuality Questionnaire (MFSQ) Score at Treatment Day 84

The MFSQ was designed to measure aspects of female sexuality and asked about the patients´sexual experience during the last 4 weeks. Higher scores represent higher, more complete, or better integrated levels of female sexual function. Minimum and maximum values are 19 and 133.

Time frame:
Baseline (visit 5, day 1) and treatment day 84
Reported as:
Mean · Scores on a scale
Change From Baseline in McCoy Female Sexuality Questionnaire (MFSQ) Score at Treatment Day 84
Scores on a scaleEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Change From Baseline in McCoy Female Sexuality Questionnaire (MFSQ) Score at Treatment Day 84-1.2 ± 9.10.4 ± 8.2
SecondaryChange From Baseline in McCoy Female Sexuality Questionnaire (MFSQ) Score at Treatment Day 196

The MFSQ was designed to measure aspects of female sexuality and asked about the patients´sexual experience during the last 4 weeks. Higher scores represent higher, more complete, or better integrated levels of female sexual function. Minimum and maximum values are 19 and 133.

Time frame:
Baseline (visit 5, day 1) and treatment day 196
Reported as:
Mean · Scores on a scale
Change From Baseline in McCoy Female Sexuality Questionnaire (MFSQ) Score at Treatment Day 196
Scores on a scaleEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Change From Baseline in McCoy Female Sexuality Questionnaire (MFSQ) Score at Treatment Day 196-4.9 ± 11.8-2.4 ± 12.3
SecondaryChange From Baseline in EuroQol 5 Dimensional (EQ-5D) Score at Treatment Day 84

The health state classification of the EQ-5D comprises 5 questions addressing mobility, self-care, usual activity, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Patients were asked to indicate their current health state by ticking the most appropriate of 3 statements about each of the questions (ie, no problems, some problems, extreme problems). The best possible answers were (1,1,1,1,1), which equals a valuation score of 1.0. The worst possible answers were (3,3,3,3,3), which equals a score of .594.

Time frame:
Baseline (visit 5, day 1) and treatment day 84
Reported as:
Mean · Scores on a scale
Change From Baseline in EuroQol 5 Dimensional (EQ-5D) Score at Treatment Day 84
Scores on a scaleEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Change From Baseline in EuroQol 5 Dimensional (EQ-5D) Score at Treatment Day 84-0.0041 ± 0.12090.0082 ± 0.1400
SecondaryChange From Baseline in EuroQol 5 Dimensional (EQ-5D) Score at Treatment Day 196

The health state classification of the EQ-5D comprises 5 questions addressing mobility, self-care, usual activity, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Patients were asked to indicate their current health state by ticking the most appropriate of 3 statements about each of the questions (ie, no problems, some problems, extreme problems). The best possible answers were (1,1,1,1,1), which equals a valuation score of 1.0. The worst possible answers were (3,3,3,3,3), which equals a score of .594.

Time frame:
Baseline (visit 5, day 1) and treatment day 196
Reported as:
Mean · Scores on a scale
Change From Baseline in EuroQol 5 Dimensional (EQ-5D) Score at Treatment Day 196
Scores on a scaleEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Change From Baseline in EuroQol 5 Dimensional (EQ-5D) Score at Treatment Day 196-0.0191 ± 0.16120.0116 ± 0.1642
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) of the EQ-5D Score at Treatment Day 84.

The visual analogue scale (ie, "thermometer") had endpoints of 100 (best imaginable health state) at the top, and 0 (worst imaginable health state) at the bottom. Patients rated their current health state by drawing a line from the box marked "your own health state today" to the appropriate point on the thermometer scale.

Time frame:
Baseline (visit 5, day 1) and treatment day 84
Reported as:
Mean · Scores on a scale
Change From Baseline in Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) of the EQ-5D Score at Treatment Day 84.
Scores on a scaleEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Change From Baseline in Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) of the EQ-5D Score at Treatment Day 84.-1.63 ± 13.310.62 ± 12.95
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) of the EQ-5D Score at Treatment Day 196.

The visual analogue scale (ie, "thermometer") had endpoints of 100 (best imaginable health state) at the top, and 0 (worst imaginable health state) at the bottom. Patients rated their current health state by drawing a line from the box marked "your own health state today" to the appropriate point on the thermometer scale.

Time frame:
Baseline (visit 5, day 1) and treatment day 196
Reported as:
Mean · Scores on a scale
Change From Baseline in Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) of the EQ-5D Score at Treatment Day 196.
Scores on a scaleEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Change From Baseline in Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) of the EQ-5D Score at Treatment Day 196.-3.00 ± 15.022.69 ± 13.68
SecondaryResource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Change in the Employment Status) at Treatment Day 84.

The patient was asked if there was any change in her employment status in the last 12 weeks and was asked to specify the number of hours per week. The proportion of participants with such changes are displayed.

Time frame:
Treatment day 84
Reported as:
Number · Proportion of participants
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Change in the Employment Status) at Treatment Day 84.
Proportion of participantsEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Change in the Employment Status) at Treatment Day 84.0.0950.152
SecondaryResource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Change in the Employment Status) at Treatment Day 196.

The patient was asked if there was any change in her employment status in the last 12 weeks and was asked to specify the number of hours per week. The proportion of participants with such changes are displayed.

Time frame:
Treatment day 196
Reported as:
Number · Proportion of participants
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Change in the Employment Status) at Treatment Day 196.
Proportion of participantsEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Change in the Employment Status) at Treatment Day 196.0.0980.087
SecondaryResource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Days Missed From Work) at Treatment Day 84

The patient was asked how many days and hours she missed from work during the past 12 weeks because of her problems associated with her DUB, not including the time missed to participate in this study.

Time frame:
Treatment day 84
Reported as:
Mean · days
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Days Missed From Work) at Treatment Day 84
daysEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Days Missed From Work) at Treatment Day 840.14 ± 0.7760.27 ± 1.140
SecondaryResource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Days Missed From Work) at Treatment Day 196

The patient was asked how many days and hours she missed from work during the past 12 weeks because of her problems associated with her DUB, not including the time missed to participate in this study.

Time frame:
Treatment day 196
Reported as:
Mean · days
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Days Missed From Work) at Treatment Day 196
daysEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Days Missed From Work) at Treatment Day 1960.13 ± 0.6670.52 ± 1.904
SecondaryResource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Productivity While Working) at Treatment Day 84.

The patient was asked to rate on a scale of 0 to 10, how much her DUB affected her productivity while she was working during the past 12 weeks, where 0 represented that her DUB had no effect on her work and 10 represented that her DUB completely prevented her from working.

Time frame:
Treatment day 84
Reported as:
Mean · Scores on a scale
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Productivity While Working) at Treatment Day 84.
Scores on a scaleEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Productivity While Working) at Treatment Day 84.2.0 ± 1.713.1 ± 2.49
SecondaryResource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Productivity While Working) at Treatment Day 196.

The patient was asked to rate on a scale of 0 to 10, how much her DUB affected her productivity while she was working during the past 12 weeks, where 0 represented that her DUB had no effect on her work and 10 represented that her DUB completely prevented her from working.

Time frame:
Treatment day 196
Reported as:
Mean · Scores on a scale
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Productivity While Working) at Treatment Day 196.
Scores on a scaleEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Productivity While Working) at Treatment Day 196.1.8 ± 1.773.1 ± 2.51
SecondaryResource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Regular Daily Activities) at Treatment Day 84

The patient was asked to rate on a scale of 0 to 10, how much her DUB affected her ability to do her regular daily activities, other than work at a job, during the past 12 weeks, where 0 represented that her DUB had no effect on her daily activities and 10 represented that her DUB completely prevented her from doing her daily activities.

Time frame:
Treatment day 84
Reported as:
Mean · Scores on a scale
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Regular Daily Activities) at Treatment Day 84
Scores on a scaleEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Regular Daily Activities) at Treatment Day 842.1 ± 1.753.2 ± 2.39
SecondaryResource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Regular Daily Activities) at Treatment Day 196.

The patient was asked to rate on a scale of 0 to 10, how much her DUB affected her ability to do her regular daily activities, other than work at a job, during the past 12 weeks, where 0 represented that her DUB had no effect on her daily activities and 10 represented that her DUB completely prevented her from doing her daily activities.

Time frame:
Treatment day 196
Reported as:
Mean · Scores on a scale
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Regular Daily Activities) at Treatment Day 196.
Scores on a scaleEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Regular Daily Activities) at Treatment Day 196.2.0 ± 1.793.2 ± 2.46
SecondaryResource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Unscheduled Outpatient Visit at Hospital) at Treatment Day 84

The patient was asked if she had any unscheduled outpatient visits to a hospital because of her DUB during the past 12 weeks, not including visits that were due to her participation in this study. She was also asked to indicate the number of visits. The proportion of participants with any unscheduled outpatient visits are displayed.

Time frame:
Treatment day 84
Reported as:
Number · Proportion of participants
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Unscheduled Outpatient Visit at Hospital) at Treatment Day 84
Proportion of participantsEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Unscheduled Outpatient Visit at Hospital) at Treatment Day 840.0080.0
SecondaryResource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Unscheduled Outpatient Visit at Hospital) at Treatment Day 196

The patient was asked if she had any unscheduled outpatient visits to a hospital because of her DUB during the past 12 weeks, not including visits that were due to her participation in this study. She was also asked to indicate the number of visits. The proportion of participants with any unscheduled outpatient visits are displayed.

Time frame:
Treatment day 196
Reported as:
Number · Proportion of participants
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Unscheduled Outpatient Visit at Hospital) at Treatment Day 196
Proportion of participantsEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Unscheduled Outpatient Visit at Hospital) at Treatment Day 1960.0080.0
SecondaryResource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Unscheduled Outpatient Visit to Physician) at Treatment Day 84

The patient was asked if she had any unscheduled outpatient visits to a physician (non-hospital medical care) because of her DUB during the past 12 weeks, not including visits that were due to her participation in this study. She was also asked to indicate the number of visits. The proportion of participants with such visits are displayed.

Time frame:
Treatment day 84
Reported as:
Number · Proportion of participants
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Unscheduled Outpatient Visit to Physician) at Treatment Day 84
Proportion of participantsEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Unscheduled Outpatient Visit to Physician) at Treatment Day 840.0580.031
SecondaryResource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Unscheduled Outpatient Visit to Physician) at Treatment Day 196

The patient was asked if she had any unscheduled outpatient visits to a physician (non-hospital medical care) because of her DUB during the past 12 weeks, not including visits that were due to her participation in this study. She was also asked to indicate the number of visits. The proportion of participants with such visits are displayed.

Time frame:
Treatment day 196
Reported as:
Number · Proportion of participants
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Unscheduled Outpatient Visit to Physician) at Treatment Day 196
Proportion of participantsEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Unscheduled Outpatient Visit to Physician) at Treatment Day 1960.0310.015
SecondaryResource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Additional Unscheduled Procedures) at Treatment Day 84

The patient was asked if she had any unscheduled procedures (eg, laparoscopy, laboratory tests, ultrasound) because of her DUB during the past 12 weeks. The proportion of participants with such procedures are displayed.

Time frame:
Treatment day 84
Reported as:
Number · Proportion of participants
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Additional Unscheduled Procedures) at Treatment Day 84
Proportion of participantsEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Additional Unscheduled Procedures) at Treatment Day 840.00.0
SecondaryResource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Additional Unscheduled Procedures) at Treatment Day 196

The patient was asked if she had any unscheduled procedures (eg, laparoscopy, laboratory tests, ultrasound) because of her DUB during the past 12 weeks. The proportion of participants with such procedures are displayed.

Time frame:
Treatment day 196
Reported as:
Number · Proportion of participants
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Additional Unscheduled Procedures) at Treatment Day 196
Proportion of participantsEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Additional Unscheduled Procedures) at Treatment Day 1960.00.0
SecondaryResource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Received Ambulatory Services) at Treatment Day 84

The patient was asked if she received ambulatory services (eg, home help, child care) because of her DUB during the past 12 weeks, and if yes, how many hours per week. The proportion of participants with such services are displayed.

Time frame:
Treatment day 84
Reported as:
Number · Proportion of participants
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Received Ambulatory Services) at Treatment Day 84
Proportion of participantsEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Received Ambulatory Services) at Treatment Day 840.00.0
SecondaryResource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Received Ambulatory Services) at Treatment Day 196

The patient was asked if she received ambulatory services (eg, home help, child care) because of her DUB during the past 12 weeks, and if yes, how many hours per week. The proportion of participants with such services are displayed.

Time frame:
Treatment day 196
Reported as:
Number · Proportion of participants
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Received Ambulatory Services) at Treatment Day 196
Proportion of participantsEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Received Ambulatory Services) at Treatment Day 1960.00.0
SecondaryResource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (no Out-of-pocket Expenses) at Treatment Day 84

The patient was asked to specify her out-of pocket expenses because of her DUB during the past 12 weeks, including over-the-counter medication (the name of the medication, the number of packages, and the cost per package), co-payments due to prescribed medication, and costs to travel to and from medical appointments. The proportion of participants with no out-of pocket expenses are displayed.

Time frame:
Treatment day 84
Reported as:
Number · Proportion of participants
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (no Out-of-pocket Expenses) at Treatment Day 84
Proportion of participantsEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (no Out-of-pocket Expenses) at Treatment Day 840.8550.881
SecondaryResource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (no Out-of-pocket Expenses) at Treatment Day 196

The patient was asked to specify her out-of pocket expenses because of her DUB during the past 12 weeks, including over-the-counter medication (the name of the medication, the number of packages, and the cost per package), co-payments due to prescribed medication, and costs to travel to and from medical appointments. The proportion of participants with no out-of pocket expenses are displayed.

Time frame:
Treatment day 196
Reported as:
Number · Proportion of participants
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (no Out-of-pocket Expenses) at Treatment Day 196
Proportion of participantsEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (no Out-of-pocket Expenses) at Treatment Day 1960.9200.879
SecondaryResource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Not Have Any Medical Treatment) at Treatment Day 84

The patient was asked if she had any medical treatment (eg, prescribed medication, other treatment) because of her DUB during the past 12 weeks, and to specify the cost. The proportion of participants with such treatment are displayed.

Time frame:
Treatment day 84
Reported as:
Number · Proportion of participants
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Not Have Any Medical Treatment) at Treatment Day 84
Proportion of participantsEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Not Have Any Medical Treatment) at Treatment Day 840.9660.954
SecondaryResource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Not Have Any Medical Treatment) at Treatment Day 196

The patient was asked if she had any medical treatment (eg, prescribed medication, other treatment) because of her DUB during the past 12 weeks, and to specify the cost. The proportion of participants with such treatment are displayed.

Time frame:
Treatment day 196
Reported as:
Number · Proportion of participants
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Not Have Any Medical Treatment) at Treatment Day 196
Proportion of participantsEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Resource Use Assessment by Use of a Self Administered Questionnaire (Not Have Any Medical Treatment) at Treatment Day 1960.9770.985
Post-hocProportion of Participants With Successful Treatment

End of Study menstrual blood loss (MBL) ≤ 80 mL and a decrease to a value of ≤ 50% of the Baseline MBL was considered as treatment success.

Time frame:
during a time period of 28 days under treatment
Reported as:
Number · Proportion of participants
Proportion of Participants With Successful Treatment
Proportion of participantsEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
End of study MBL <=80 mL0.7580.133
Decrease MBL >=50% of baseline MBL0.7880.133
Successful treatment0.7200.107
Post-hocChange in Absolute Value From Baseline Menstrual Blood Loss (MBL) to end-of Study MBL

The MBL for each cycle includes intermenstrual bleeding in addition to withdrawal bleeding. Baseline MBL was the mean MBL of measured MBL during three cycles in the run-in Phase. One cycle was defined as 28 days. For this analysis, the run-in Phase was defined by the days 1 to 84 (= 3 cycles each of 28 days). End of Study MBL was measured during Cycle 7 of the Treatment Phase (data imputation and Last Observation Carried Forward was applied).

Time frame:
during a time period of 28 days under treatment
Reported as:
Mean · mL
Change in Absolute Value From Baseline Menstrual Blood Loss (MBL) to end-of Study MBL
mLEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
Change in Absolute Value From Baseline Menstrual Blood Loss (MBL) to end-of Study MBL-169.94 ± 225.7624.628 ± 165.408

Adverse events

Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Estradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)—2/145 (1.4%)44/145 (30.3%)
Placebo—2/81 (2.5%)21/81 (25.9%)
Most frequent serious events
Most frequent serious events
EventEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
VertigoEar and labyrinth disorders0/1451/81
Abortion spontaneousPregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions0/1451/81
Complication of pregnancyPregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions0/1451/81
Panic attackPsychiatric disorders0/1451/81
Cholecystitis chronicHepatobiliary disorders1/1450/81
Breast cancer in situNeoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)1/1450/81
Most frequent other events
Most frequent other events
EventEstradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)Placebo
HeadacheNervous system disorders21/14512/81
NasopharyngitisInfections and infestations12/1454/81
Serum ferritin decreasedInvestigations3/1456/81
Breast painReproductive system and breast disorders8/1450/81
MetrorrhagiaReproductive system and breast disorders8/1451/81

Baseline characteristics

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(Years)Estradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)PlaceboTotal
Mean39.5 ± 6.638.5 ± 7.539.2 ± 6.9
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Estradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)PlaceboTotal
Female14982231
Male000
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Body Mass Index (BMI)(kg/m²)Estradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)PlaceboTotal
Mean24.5 ± 3.525.7 ± 3.024.9 ± 3.4
excessive bleeding
excessive bleeding(participants)Estradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)PlaceboTotal
Number13676212
prolonged bleeding
prolonged bleeding(participants)Estradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)PlaceboTotal
Number201030
frequent bleeding
frequent bleeding(participants)Estradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)PlaceboTotal
Number000
prolonged and frequent bleeding
prolonged and frequent bleeding(participants)Estradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)PlaceboTotal
Number000
prolonged and excessive bleeding
prolonged and excessive bleeding(participants)Estradiol Valerate/Dienogest (Natazia, Qlaira, BAY86-5027)PlaceboTotal
Number15924

2 further baseline measures are reported on the registry.

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Study locations

36 sites
  • Private Practice Dr. Ian Fraser
    Ashfield, New South Wales NSW 2131, Australia
  • King Edward Memorial Hospital
    Subiaco, Western Australia 6008, Australia
  • Gynekologicka ambulance Vanda Horejsi, MD
    Ceske Budejovice, 37001, Czech Republic
  • Center for Clinical& Basic Research
    Pardubice, 2667, Czech Republic
  • Gynekologicko-poradnicka ambulance Dr. Hlavackova
    Pisek, 39701, Czech Republic
  • Lekarsky dum Praha 7 a.s.Gynekologicka ambulance Dr. Jenicek
    Praha 7, 170 00, Czech Republic
  • Adenova Lääkärikeskus Oy
    Espoo, 02100, Finland
  • Terveystalo Lahti
    Lahti, 15110, Finland
  • Koskiklinikka
    Tampere, 33100, Finland
  • Ylioppilaiden terveydenhoitosäätiö, Turku
    Turku, 20540, Finland
  • Praxis Hr. Dr. U. Kohoutek
    Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg 76199, Germany
  • Praxis Hr. Dr. S. Schönian
    Rheinstetten, Baden-Württemberg 76287, Germany
  • Praxis Hr. Dr. K. Greven
    Hannover, Niedersachsen 30459, Germany
  • ClinPharm International GmbH
    Dresden, Sachsen 01067, Germany
  • emovis GmbH
    Berlin, 10629, Germany
  • University of Semmelweis
    Budapest, 1082, Hungary
  • Selya Janos Hospital
    Komarom, 2921, Hungary
  • Borsod-Abauj-Zemplen County Hospital
    Miskolc, 3501, Hungary
  • Medisch Spectrum Twente, Locatie Ariensplein
    Enschede, 7511 JX, Netherlands
  • PreCare Trial & Recruitment
    Geleen, 6166, Netherlands
  • Menox BV
    Nijmegen, 6525 EC, Netherlands
  • Poliklinika Ginekologiczna- Poloznicza
    Bialystok, 15-435, Poland
  • Instytut Centrum Zdrowia Matki Polki
    Lodz, 93-338, Poland
  • SPSK nr 1
    Lublin, 20-081, Poland
  • Szpital Kliniczny nr 3
    Poznan, 60-525, Poland
  • CSK MSWiA
    Warszawa, 02-507, Poland
  • Skånes Universitetssjukhus
    Lund, 22185, Sweden
  • Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset Huddinge
    Stockholm, 141 86, Sweden
  • Akademiska Sjukhuset
    Uppsala, SE-751 85, Sweden
  • Dept. of obstetrics and gynaecology
    Kiev, 01030, Ukraine
  • Instr. of Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology
    Kiev, 04050, Ukraine
  • Kyiv Medical Academy of Postdyploma Education
    Kiev, 04210, Ukraine
  • Lviv Regional Center Perinatal Center
    Lviv, Ukraine
  • Bridge House Medical Centre
    Cheadle, Cheshire SK8 5LL, United Kingdom
  • Luton & Dunstable Hospital
    Luton, LU4 0DZ, United Kingdom
  • MeDiNova Research
    Northwood, HA6 2RN, United Kingdom
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References and documents

Publications

  • Fraser IS, Jensen J, Schaefers M, Mellinger U, Parke S, Serrani M. Normalization of blood loss in women with heavy menstrual bleeding treated with an oral contraceptive containing estradiol valerate/dienogest. Contraception. 2012 Aug;86(2):96-101. doi: 10.1016/j.contraception.2011.11.011. Epub 2012 Jan 10. PubMed 22240178 ↗
  • Fraser IS, Parke S, Mellinger U, Machlitt A, Serrani M, Jensen J. Effective treatment of heavy and/or prolonged menstrual bleeding without organic cause: pooled analysis of two multinational, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials of oestradiol valerate and dienogest. Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care. 2011 Aug;16(4):258-69. doi: 10.3109/13625187.2011.591456. PubMed 21774563 ↗
  • Fraser IS, Romer T, Parke S, Zeun S, Mellinger U, Machlitt A, Jensen JT. Effective treatment of heavy and/or prolonged menstrual bleeding with an oral contraceptive containing estradiol valerate and dienogest: a randomized, double-blind Phase III trial. Hum Reprod. 2011 Oct;26(10):2698-708. doi: 10.1093/humrep/der224. Epub 2011 Jul 21. PubMed 21784734 ↗
  • Wasiak R, Filonenko A, Vanness DJ, Wittrup-Jensen KU, Stull DE, Siak S, Fraser I. Impact of estradiol-valerate/dienogest on work productivity and activities of daily living in European and Australian women with heavy menstrual bleeding. Int J Womens Health. 2012;4:271-8. doi: 10.2147/IJWH.S31740. Epub 2012 Jul 12. PubMed 22927764 ↗
  • Fraser IS, Zeun S, Parke S, Wilke B, Junge W, Serrani M. Improving the objective quality of large-scale clinical trials for women with heavy menstrual bleeding: experience from 2 multi-center, randomized trials. Reprod Sci. 2013 Jul;20(7):745-54. doi: 10.1177/1933719113477492. Epub 2013 Feb 25. PubMed 23439617 ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT00307801
Lead sponsor
Bayer
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Mar 28, 2006
Start date
Feb 2006
Primary completion
May 2008
Completion
May 2008
Results posted
Jul 29, 2011
Last update
Dec 30, 2014

Study contacts

Bayer Study Director
study director · Bayer

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Data monitoring committee
No
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