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Study to Evaluate the Contraceptive Efficacy/Safety of a Low Dose EE/LNG Transdermal Contraceptive Delivery System

A Phase 3 interventional study of AG200-15 (cycles 1-13) and Lessina crossover to AG200-15 in Contraception, sponsored by Agile Therapeutics. Completed at 80 sites in United States. Open to female participants aged 17 Years to 40 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2018-07-03.

Sponsored by Agile Therapeutics · Phase 3, Interventional, and Prevention

Phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
1,504
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
17 Years to 40 Years
Sex
Female
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Study summary

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a low dose transdermal contraceptive delivery system containing ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel.

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Comparative evaluation of AG200-15 versus OC with regard to safety, contraceptive efficacy, cycle control (bleeding pattern), subject compliance and serum concentrations of EE and LNG. To evaluate TCDS wearability (including adhesion).

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Conditions studied

  • Contraception

Keywords

  • Contraceptive
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In context

Lead sponsor

Agile Therapeutics is the lead sponsor of 8 studies on the registry; none are open to participants now.

Counted across the registry records on this site, refreshed daily.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
17 Years to 40 Years
Sexes eligible
Female
Accepts healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

Healthy females

  • 17(in states where the legal age of consent to receive contraceptives is 17)-40 years
  • Regular, consistent menstrual cycles between 25 and 35 days
  • Sexually active women requesting birth control
  • In good general health, confirmed by medical history, physical (including gynecologic) examination and screening laboratory values

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Known or suspected pregnancy;
  • Lactating women
  • Significant skin reaction to transdermal preparations or sensitivity to surgical / medical tape
  • Any disease that may worsen under hormonal treatment (cardiovascular, liver, metabolic)
  • Use of other contraceptive methods than study medication
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Study design

Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
1,504 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    AG200-15 (cycles 1-13)

    AG200-15 containing ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel. Type of intervention is drug.

    Drug: AG200-15 (cycles 1-13)

  • Active comparator
    Lessina crossover to AG200-15

    Lessina containing ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel for 6 cycles followed by AG200-15 for 6 cycles. Type of intervention is drug.

    Drug: Lessina crossover to AG200-15

Interventions

  • DrugAG200-15 (cycles 1-13)

    AG200-15 containing ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel

    Also known as: transdermal patch

  • DrugLessina crossover to AG200-15

    Low dose oral contraceptive containing 20 mcg ethinyl estradiol and 100 mcg Levonorgestrel in 21 day regimen for 6 cycles followed by AG200-15 for 6 cycles.

    Also known as: hormonal oral contraception and transdermal patch

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Pregnancy

    Pregnancy outcomes was determine by measuring Pearl index. Pearl Index is the number of on-therapy pregnancies times 1300 divided by the number of 28-day on-therapy cycles and is an estimate of the number of pregnancies per 100 woman-years of product use.

    Time frame: AG200-15: 6 months; Lessina: 6 months; AG200-15: 1 year

Other outcomes

  1. Cycle Control

    Measuring the breakthrough bleeding (BTB) and/or breakthrough spotting (BTS). Measured as a percent of total number of cycles in each Arm/Group with BTB and/or BTS.

    Time frame: 6 months

  2. Pharmacokinetics of Levonorgestrel (LNG) and Ethinyl Estradiol (EE)

    Measurement of plasma concentrations of LNG and EE for cycles 2, 6 and 13.

    Time frame: Lessina: 6 months; AG200-15: 1 year; AG200-15: 6 months

  3. Self-reported Irritation at Application Site

    Evaluation of irritation at application site was determined using the following scores: 0: None 1. Mild 2. Moderate 3. Severe

    Time frame: 1 year

  4. Patch Adhesion by Investigator Evaluation at Each Visit

    Evaluation of patch adhesion was determined using the following scores: 0: \>= 90% adhered (no lift) 1. \>= 75% adhered but \< 90% (some edges showing lift) 2. \>= 50% adhered but \< 75% (half of system lifts off) 3. \< 50% (\> half of system lifts off, but undetached) 4. patch completely detached

    Time frame: 1 year

  5. Self-reported Itching at Patch Application Site

    Evaluation of itching at patch application site was determined using the following scores: 0: None 1. Mild 2. Moderate 3. Severe

    Time frame: 1 year

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Results

Posted Jul 3, 2018

Participant flow

Subjects Receive AG200-15 or Lessina
Participant flow — Subjects Receive AG200-15 or Lessina
MilestoneAG200-15 (Cycles 1-13)Lessina (Cycles 1-6)Lessina (Cycles 1-6) Crossover to AG200-15 (Cycles 7-13)
Started11293750
Completed4852490
Not completed6441260
Crossover Subjects Recieve AG200-15
Participant flow — Crossover Subjects Recieve AG200-15
MilestoneAG200-15 (Cycles 1-13)Lessina (Cycles 1-6)Lessina (Cycles 1-6) Crossover to AG200-15 (Cycles 7-13)
Started00249
Completed00150
Not completed0099

Outcome measures

PrimaryPregnancy

Pregnancy outcomes was determine by measuring Pearl index. Pearl Index is the number of on-therapy pregnancies times 1300 divided by the number of 28-day on-therapy cycles and is an estimate of the number of pregnancies per 100 woman-years of product use.

Time frame:
AG200-15: 6 months; Lessina: 6 months; AG200-15: 1 year
Reported as:
Number · Pearl Index
Pregnancy
Pearl IndexAG200-15 for Cycle 7-13LessinaAG200-15 for Cycle 1-13
Pregnancy5.41 (2.35 to 8.46)6.67 (0.84 to 12.5)6.43 (4.13 to 8.72)
Other pre-specifiedCycle Control

Measuring the breakthrough bleeding (BTB) and/or breakthrough spotting (BTS). Measured as a percent of total number of cycles in each Arm/Group with BTB and/or BTS.

Time frame:
6 months
Reported as:
Number · percentage of cycles with BTB/BTS
Cycle Control
percentage of cycles with BTB/BTSAG200-15 for Cycle 1-6Lessina
Cycle Control23.921.2
Statistical analysis
  • AG200-15 for Cycle 1-6 vs Lessina · Chi-squared · p = 0.067
Other pre-specifiedPharmacokinetics of Levonorgestrel (LNG) and Ethinyl Estradiol (EE)

Measurement of plasma concentrations of LNG and EE for cycles 2, 6 and 13.

Time frame:
Lessina: 6 months; AG200-15: 1 year; AG200-15: 6 months
Reported as:
Mean · pg/ml
Pharmacokinetics of Levonorgestrel (LNG) and Ethinyl Estradiol (EE)
pg/mlLessina Cycles 1-6AG200-15 for Cycle 1-13AG200-15 for Cycles 7-13
EE for cycle 235.4 (31.9 to 38.8)30.5 (29.0 to 32.1)NA (NA to NA)
EE cycle 640.1 (33.3 to 46.9)36.7 (34.3 to 39.0)NA (NA to NA)
EE cycle 13NA (NA to NA)31 (28.5 to 33.5)33.4 (29.1 to 37.8)
LNG cycle 22386 (2180 to 2592)1201 (1136 to 1266)NA (NA to NA)
LNG cycle 62611 (2355 to 2867)1753 (1636 to 1871)NA (NA to NA)
LNG cycle 13NA (NA to NA)1590 (1452 to 1727)1750 (1521 to 1979)
Other pre-specifiedSelf-reported Irritation at Application Site

Evaluation of irritation at application site was determined using the following scores: 0: None 1. Mild 2. Moderate 3. Severe

Time frame:
1 year
Reported as:
Mean · Score on scale
Self-reported Irritation at Application Site
Score on scaleAll Subjects Who Applied AG200-15
Self-reported Irritation at Application Site1.35 ± 0.964
Other pre-specifiedPatch Adhesion by Investigator Evaluation at Each Visit

Evaluation of patch adhesion was determined using the following scores: 0: \>= 90% adhered (no lift) 1. \>= 75% adhered but \< 90% (some edges showing lift) 2. \>= 50% adhered but \< 75% (half of system lifts off) 3. \< 50% (\> half of system lifts off, but undetached) 4. patch completely detached

Time frame:
1 year
Reported as:
Mean · Score on a scale
Patch Adhesion by Investigator Evaluation at Each Visit
Score on a scaleAll Subjects Who Applied AG200-15
Patch Adhesion by Investigator Evaluation at Each Visit0.29 ± 0.823
Other pre-specifiedSelf-reported Itching at Patch Application Site

Evaluation of itching at patch application site was determined using the following scores: 0: None 1. Mild 2. Moderate 3. Severe

Time frame:
1 year
Reported as:
Mean · Score on a scale
Self-reported Itching at Patch Application Site
Score on a scaleAll Subjects Who Applied AG200-15
Self-reported Itching at Patch Application Site1.48 ± 0.948

Adverse events

Non-serious events are listed at a 2.5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
All AG200-150/1,273 (0%)14/1,273 (1.1%)484/1,273 (38%)
Lessina1/344 (0.3%)4/344 (1.2%)112/344 (32.6%)
Most frequent serious events
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Most frequent serious events
EventAll AG200-15Lessina
Head injuryInjury, poisoning and procedural complications0/12731/344
Diabetic ketoacidosisMetabolism and nutrition disorders0/12731/344
Ovarian cystReproductive system and breast disorders2/12731/344
Liver disorderHepatobiliary disorders0/12731/344
AppendicitisInjury, poisoning and procedural complications2/12730/344
Suicidal IdeationPsychiatric disorders1/12730/344
PneumoniaInfections and infestations1/12730/344
Embolism VenousVascular disorders1/12730/344
AsthmaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders1/12730/344
VomitingGastrointestinal disorders1/12730/344
Most frequent other events
Most frequent other events
EventAll AG200-15Lessina
Cervical DysplasiaReproductive system and breast disorders80/127317/344
NasopharyngitisInfections and infestations74/127312/344
HeadacheNervous system disorders50/127316/344
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders58/127314/344
Upper respiratory tract infectionInfections and infestations51/12737/344
SinusitisInfections and infestations45/12739/344
Urinary tract infectionInfections and infestations44/127311/344
Human papilloma virus test positiveInvestigations40/12737/344
VomitingGastrointestinal disorders22/127310/344
DysmenorrheaReproductive system and breast disorders20/12739/344

Baseline characteristics

Safety Population

Age, Categorical
Age, Categorical(Participants)AG200-15Lessina Crossover to AG200-15Total
<=18 years527
Between 18 and 65 years10382281266
>=65 years000
Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)AG200-15Lessina Crossover to AG200-15Total
Mean26.38 ± 5.66326.86 ± 5.73826.46 ± 5.677
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)AG200-15Lessina Crossover to AG200-15Total
Female10432301273
Male000
Region of Enrollment
Region of Enrollment(participants)AG200-15Lessina Crossover to AG200-15Total
United States10432301273
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Study locations

80 sites
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Huntsville, Alabama 35801, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Mobile, Alabama 36608, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Chandler, Arizona 85224, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Green Valley, Arizona 85614, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Tucson, Arizona 85712, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Little Rock, Arkansas 72205, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    La Mesa, California 91942, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Los Angeles, California 90057, United States
  • Agile Investigational
    Sacramento, California 95831, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    San Diego, California 92103, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Santa Ana, California 92705, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Vista, California 92083, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    West Hills, California 91307, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Boulder, Colorado 80302, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Denver, Colorado 80207, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Fort Collins, Colorado 80524, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Milford, Connecticut 06460, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    New London, Connecticut 06320, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Waterbury, Connecticut 06708, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Boynton Beach, Florida 33472, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Clearwater, Florida 33759, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Daytona Beach, Florida 32114, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    DeLand, Florida 32720, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Fort Myers, Florida 33916, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Jacksonville, Florida 32207, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Pinellas Park, Florida 33781, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Saint Petersburg, Florida 33709, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    South Miami, Florida 33143, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    West Palm Beach, Florida 33409, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Atlanta, Georgia 30342, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Decatur, Georgia 30034, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Sandy Springs, Georgia 30328, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Champaign, Illinois 61820, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Chicago, Illinois 60654, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Indianapolis, Indiana 46250, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Newburgh, Indiana 47630, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Overland Park, Kansas 66202, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Wichita, Kansas 67205, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Lexington, Kentucky 40509, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Louisville, Kentucky 40291, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Marrero, Louisiana 70072, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Lincoln, Nebraska 68510, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Las Vegas, Nevada 89106, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Edison, New Jersey 08817, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Lawrenceville, New Jersey 08648, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Rochester, New York 14609, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Cary, North Carolina 27518, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Charlotte, North Carolina 28209, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Kernersville, North Carolina 27284, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Raleigh, North Carolina 27609, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Salisbury, North Carolina 28144, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Wilmington, North Carolina 28401, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27103, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Akron, Ohio 44311, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Cincinnati, Ohio 45267, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Cleveland, Ohio 44122, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Columbus, Ohio 43213, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Englewood, Ohio 45322, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Mayfield Heights, Ohio 44124, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Tulsa, Oklahoma 74105, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Medford, Oregon 97504, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Jackson, Tennessee 38305, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Knoxville, Tennessee 37920, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Memphis, Tennessee 38120, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Austin, Texas 78702, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Bedford, Texas 76022, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Corpus Christi, Texas 78414, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Dallas, Texas 75231, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Houston, Texas 77089, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    San Antonio, Texas 78229, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Sugar Land, Texas 77479, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Webster, Texas 77598, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Salt Lake City, Utah 84109, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Newport News, Virginia 23606, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Norfolk, Virginia 23502, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Richmond, Virginia 23294, United States
  • Agile Investigational Site
    Seattle, Washington 98105, United States
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References and documents

Publications

  • Kaunitz AM, Portman D, Westhoff CL, Mishell DR Jr, Archer DF, Foegh M. New contraceptive patch wearability assessed by investigators and participants in a randomized phase 3 study. Contraception. 2015 Mar;91(3):211-6. doi: 10.1016/j.contraception.2014.11.013. Epub 2014 Nov 25. PubMed 25586864 ↗
  • Kaunitz AM, Portman D, Westhoff CL, Archer DF, Mishell DR Jr, Foegh M. Self-reported and verified compliance in a phase 3 clinical trial of a novel low-dose contraceptive patch and pill. Contraception. 2015 Mar;91(3):204-10. doi: 10.1016/j.contraception.2014.11.011. Epub 2014 Nov 25. PubMed 25582984 ↗
  • Kaunitz AM, Portman D, Westhoff CL, Archer DF, Mishell DR Jr, Rubin A, Foegh M. Low-dose levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol patch and pill: a randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol. 2014 Feb;123(2 Pt 1):295-303. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000000095. PubMed 24402597 ↗
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Jul 3, 2018, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT01181479
Lead sponsor
Agile Therapeutics
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Aug 13, 2010
Start date
Aug 2010
Primary completion
Dec 2011
Completion
Mar 2012
Results posted
Jul 3, 2018
Last update
Jul 3, 2018

Study contacts

Elizabeth Garner, MD, MPH
study director · Agile Therapeutics

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
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