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Bioequivalence of Nomegestrol Acetate (NOMAC) and Estradiol (E2) in Commercial Versus Phase 3 Pivotal Clinical Batches of NOMAC-E2 Tablets (P06328)

A Phase 1 interventional study of Commercial NOMAC-E2 and Phase 3 NOMAC-E2 "Batch A" in Healthy Postmenopausal Females, sponsored by Organon and Co. Completed. Open to female participants aged 45 Years to 70 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2022-02-09.

Sponsored by Organon and Co · Phase 1, Interventional, and Prevention

Phase
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
158
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
45 Years to 70 Years
Sex
Female
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Study summary

For the contraceptive application a film-coated tablet has been developed which combines nomegestrol acetate (NOMAC) with estradiol (E2). This was an open-label, randomized, single-dose, four-way, replicate, cross-over study design conducted in 2 parallel parts at two sites, one site per study part. The primary objective of Part 1 was to assess the bioequivalence of NOMAC and E2 of the drug product manufactured using the commercial process ("commercial batch") versus the Phase 3 drug product ("Batch A"). The primary objective of Part 2 was to assess bioequivalence of NOMAC and E2 of the drug product manufactured using the commercial process ("commercial batch") versus the Phase 3 drug product ("Batch B").

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Conditions studied

  • Healthy Postmenopausal Females
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In context

Lead sponsor

Organon and Co is the lead sponsor of 478 studies on the registry; none are open to participants now.

Of its 21 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 17 (81%) have results posted.

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

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
45 Years to 70 Years
Sexes eligible
Female
Accepts healthy volunteers
Yes

Eligibility criteria

Key Inclusion Criteria:

  • Healthy postmenopausal females between the ages of 45 and 70 years, inclusive, having a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18 and 32, inclusive;
  • Free of any clinically significant disease that would interfere with the study evaluations.

Key Exclusion Criteria:

  • Any surgical or medical condition which might significantly alter the absorption, distribution, metabolism or excretion of any drug;
  • History of any infectious disease that affected the subject's ability to participate in the trial;
  • History of alcohol or drug abuse in the past 2 years;
  • Previously received NOMAC-E2;
  • Current participation in another clinical study or had participated in a clinical study (eg, laboratory or clinical evaluation) within 30 days of baseline;
  • Smoked more than 10 cigarettes or equivalent tobacco use per day;
  • History of malignancy;
  • Contraindications for the use of contraceptive steroids;
  • Recent history of medication use of certain medications specified in the protocol.
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Study design

Phase
Phase 1
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Crossover assignment
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
158 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Commercial NOMAC-E2, Part 1

    Participants received a single oral dose of the NOMAC-E2 fixed-dose combination commercial tablet (2.5 mg NOMAC/1.5 mg E2), either on the first day of Period 1 and Period 3 (for participants randomized to Sequence 1) or on the first day of Period 2 and Period 4 (for participants randomized to Sequence 2). Participants in Part 1 were from "Site 1".

    Drug: Commercial NOMAC-E2

  • Active comparator
    Phase 3 NOMAC-E2, Part 1

    Participants received a single oral dose of the NOMAC-E2 fixed-dose combination tablet (2.5 mg NOMAC/1.5 mg E2) from the Phase 3 clinical trial program ("Batch A"), either on the first day of Period 2 and Period 4 (for participants randomized to Sequence 1) or on the first day of Period 1 and Period 3 (for participants randomized to Sequence 2). Participants in Part 1 were from "Site 1".

    Drug: Phase 3 NOMAC-E2 "Batch A"

  • Experimental
    Commercial NOMAC-E2, Part 2

    Participants received a single oral dose of the NOMAC-E2 fixed-dose combination commercial tablet (2.5 mg NOMAC/1.5 mg E2), either on the first day of Period 1 and Period 3 (for participants randomized to Sequence 1) or on the first day of Period 2 and Period 4 (for participants randomized to Sequence 2). Participants in Part 2 were from "Site 2".

    Drug: Commercial NOMAC-E2

  • Active comparator
    Phase 3 NOMAC-E2, Part 2

    Participants received a single oral dose of the NOMAC-E2 fixed-dose combination tablet (2.5 mg NOMAC/1.5 mg E2) from the Phase 3 clinical trial program ("Batch B"), either on the first day of Period 2 and Period 4 (for participants randomized to Sequence 1) or on the first day of Period 1 and Period 3 (for participants randomized to Sequence 2). Participants in Part 2 were from "Site 2".

    Drug: Phase 3 NOMAC-E2 "Batch B"

Interventions

  • DrugCommercial NOMAC-E2

    1 x 2.5 mg NOMAC/1.5 mg E2 fixed dose combination commercial tablet orally in the morning on Day 1 for all periods

    Also known as: SCH 900121

  • DrugPhase 3 NOMAC-E2 "Batch A"

    1 x 2.5 mg NOMAC/1.5 mg E2 fixed dose combination tablet from the Phase 3 clinical trial program ("Batch A") orally in the morning on Day 1 for all periods

    Also known as: SCH900121

  • DrugPhase 3 NOMAC-E2 "Batch B"

    1 x 2.5 mg NOMAC/1.5 mg E2 fixed dose combination tablet from the Phase 3 clinical trial program ("Batch B") orally in the morning on Day 1 for all periods

    Also known as: SCH 900121

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration of NOMAC (Cmax of NOMAC)

    Bioequivalence for NOMAC and E2 were tested on the primary PK parameters: Cmax, AUC(infinity), and AUClast for NOMAC; and baseline adjusted AUC72 and Cmax for E2. Blood samples for pharmacokinetic (PK) evaluation of NOMAC were collected at predose (0 hour) and at 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 144 hours postdose Day 1.

    Time frame: 0 hours to time of maximum observed plasma concentration of NOMAC (tmax of NOMAC) (blood samples were collected for NOMAC evaluation up to 144 hours postdose)

  2. Baseline Corrected Maximum Observed Serum Concentration of E2 (Cmax of E2)

    Bioequivalence for NOMAC and E2 were tested on the primary PK parameters: Cmax, AUC(infinity), and AUClast for NOMAC; and baseline adjusted AUC72 and Cmax for E2. Blood samples for PK evaluation of E2 were collected predose (-1, -0.5, and 0 hour) and at 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours postdose Day 1; multiple predose samples were needed to correct for endogenous levels.

    Time frame: 0 hours to time of maximum observed serum concentration of E2 (tmax of E2) (blood samples were collected for E2 evaluation up to 96 hours postdose)

  3. Area Under the Concentration-time Curve From Time 0 to the Time of the Last Measurable Sample (AUC Last) and Area Under the Concentration-time Curve From Time 0 to Infinity (AUC Infinity) for NOMAC

    Bioequivalence for NOMAC and E2 were tested on the primary PK parameters: Cmax, AUC(infinity), and AUClast for NOMAC; and baseline adjusted AUC72 and Cmax for E2. AUClast is the AUC from time 0 to the time of the final quantifiable sample. AUC infinity is the AUC from time 0 to infinity. Blood samples for PK evaluation of NOMAC were collected at predose (0 hour) and at 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 144 hours postdose Day 1.

    Time frame: 0 hours to time of the last measurable sample (blood samples were collected for NOMAC evaluation up to 144 hours postdose)

  4. Baseline Corrected Area Under the Concentration-time Curve From Time 0 to 72 Hours (AUC72) for E2

    Bioequivalence for NOMAC and E2 were tested on the primary PK parameters: Cmax, AUC(infinity), and AUClast for NOMAC; and baseline adjusted AUC72 and Cmax for E2. AUC72 is the AUC from time 0 to 72 hours. Blood samples for PK evaluation of E2 were collected predose (-1, -0.5, and 0 hour) and at 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours postdose Day 1; multiple predose samples were needed to correct for endogenous levels.

    Time frame: 0 hours to 72 hours

Secondary outcomes

  1. Tmax of NOMAC

    Time frame: 0 hours to tmax of NOMAC (blood samples were collected for NOMAC evaluation up to 144 hours postdose)

  2. Tmax of E2

    Time frame: 0 hours to tmax of E2 (blood samples were collected for E2 evaluation up to 96 hours postdose)

  3. Terminal Phase Half Life (t1/2) of NOMAC

    Time frame: 0 hours to t1/2 (blood samples were collected for NOMAC evaluation up to 144 hours postdose)

  4. t1/2 of E2

    Time frame: 0 hours to t1/2 (blood samples were collected for E2 evaluation up to 96 hours postdose)

  5. Clearance (Calculated for NOMAC Only)

    Time frame: blood samples were collected for NOMAC evaluation up to 144 hours postdose

  6. Volume of Distribution (Calculated for NOMAC Only)

    Time frame: blood samples were collected for NOMAC evaluation up to 144 hours postdose

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Results

Posted Aug 29, 2011

Participant flow

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestonePart 1 - Sequence 1Part 1 - Sequence 2Part 2 - Sequence 1Part 2 - Sequence 2
Started41413838
Treated41413737
Completed35333335
Not completed6853
Withdrew: Adverse event0131
Withdrew: Subject withdrew consent2210
Withdrew: Noncompliance with protocol1010
Withdrew: Administrative3500
Withdrew: Lost to follow-up0002

Outcome measures

PrimaryMaximum Observed Plasma Concentration of NOMAC (Cmax of NOMAC)

Bioequivalence for NOMAC and E2 were tested on the primary PK parameters: Cmax, AUC(infinity), and AUClast for NOMAC; and baseline adjusted AUC72 and Cmax for E2. Blood samples for pharmacokinetic (PK) evaluation of NOMAC were collected at predose (0 hour) and at 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 144 hours postdose Day 1.

Time frame:
0 hours to time of maximum observed plasma concentration of NOMAC (tmax of NOMAC) (blood samples were collected for NOMAC evaluation up to 144 hours postdose)
Reported as:
Mean · ng/mL
Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration of NOMAC (Cmax of NOMAC)
ng/mLCommercial NOMAC-E2, Part 1Phase 3 NOMAC-E2, Part 1Commercial NOMAC-E2, Part 2Phase 3 NOMAC-E2, Part 2
Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration of NOMAC (Cmax of NOMAC)6.22 (1.06 to 13.3)4.51 (1.72 to 11.6)8.03 (3.44 to 14.4)7.20 (2.70 to 12.6)
Statistical analysis
  • Commercial NOMAC-E2, Part 1 vs Phase 3 NOMAC-E2, Part 1 · Ratio (test/ref %): 137.5 · 90% CI 131 to 144.4Commercial Batch Test / Phase 3 Batch Reference.
  • Commercial NOMAC-E2, Part 2 vs Phase 3 NOMAC-E2, Part 2 · Ratio (test/ref %): 111.8 · 90% CI 107.5 to 116.4Commercial Batch Test / Phase 3 Batch Reference.
PrimaryBaseline Corrected Maximum Observed Serum Concentration of E2 (Cmax of E2)

Bioequivalence for NOMAC and E2 were tested on the primary PK parameters: Cmax, AUC(infinity), and AUClast for NOMAC; and baseline adjusted AUC72 and Cmax for E2. Blood samples for PK evaluation of E2 were collected predose (-1, -0.5, and 0 hour) and at 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours postdose Day 1; multiple predose samples were needed to correct for endogenous levels.

Time frame:
0 hours to time of maximum observed serum concentration of E2 (tmax of E2) (blood samples were collected for E2 evaluation up to 96 hours postdose)
Reported as:
Mean · pg/mL
Baseline Corrected Maximum Observed Serum Concentration of E2 (Cmax of E2)
pg/mLCommercial NOMAC-E2, Part 1Phase 3 NOMAC-E2, Part 1Commercial NOMAC-E2, Part 2Phase 3 NOMAC-E2, Part 2
Baseline Corrected Maximum Observed Serum Concentration of E2 (Cmax of E2)56.1 (10.2 to 1255)45.1 (9.76 to 324)44.4 (14.1 to 347)41.5 (19.8 to 133)
Statistical analysis
  • Commercial NOMAC-E2, Part 1 vs Phase 3 NOMAC-E2, Part 1 · Ratio (test/ref %): 107.3 · 90% CI 99 to 116.4Commercial Batch Test / Phase 3 Batch Reference.
  • Commercial NOMAC-E2, Part 2 vs Phase 3 NOMAC-E2, Part 2 · Ratio (test/ref %): 103.6 · 90% CI 99.2 to 108.2Commercial Batch Test / Phase 3 Batch Reference. In addition to the participants/profiles excluded, 1 participant from the Phase 3 Batch Reference group did not contribute to this comparison.
PrimaryArea Under the Concentration-time Curve From Time 0 to the Time of the Last Measurable Sample (AUC Last) and Area Under the Concentration-time Curve From Time 0 to Infinity (AUC Infinity) for NOMAC

Bioequivalence for NOMAC and E2 were tested on the primary PK parameters: Cmax, AUC(infinity), and AUClast for NOMAC; and baseline adjusted AUC72 and Cmax for E2. AUClast is the AUC from time 0 to the time of the final quantifiable sample. AUC infinity is the AUC from time 0 to infinity. Blood samples for PK evaluation of NOMAC were collected at predose (0 hour) and at 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 144 hours postdose Day 1.

Time frame:
0 hours to time of the last measurable sample (blood samples were collected for NOMAC evaluation up to 144 hours postdose)
Reported as:
Mean · ng*h/mL
Area Under the Concentration-time Curve From Time 0 to the Time of the Last Measurable Sample (AUC Last) and Area Under the Concentration-time Curve From Time 0 to Infinity (AUC Infinity) for NOMAC
ng*h/mLCommercial NOMAC-E2, Part 1Phase 3 NOMAC-E2, Part 1Commercial NOMAC-E2, Part 2Phase 3 NOMAC-E2, Part 2
AUC last87.3 (9.71 to 151)78.1 (33.5 to 148)109 (45.4 to 207)106 (35.5 to 194)
AUC infinity102 (13.6 to 182)93.3 (42.4 to 200)134 (49.2 to 299)131 (39.4 to 262)
Statistical analysis
  • Commercial NOMAC-E2, Part 1 vs Phase 3 NOMAC-E2, Part 1 · Ratio (test/ref %): 110.0 · 90% CI 106.4 to 113.7Commercial Batch Test / Phase 3 Batch Reference.
  • Commercial NOMAC-E2, Part 2 vs Phase 3 NOMAC-E2, Part 2 · Ratio (test/ref %): 103.3 · 90% CI 100.9 to 105.7Commercial Batch Test / Phase 3 Batch Reference
  • Commercial NOMAC-E2, Part 1 vs Phase 3 NOMAC-E2, Part 1 · Ratio (test/ref %): 108.1 · 90% CI 104.7 to 111.6Commercial Batch Test / Phase 3 Batch Reference.
  • Commercial NOMAC-E2, Part 2 vs Phase 3 NOMAC-E2, Part 2 · Ratio (test/ref %): 103.1 · 90% CI 100.5 to 105.8Commercial Batch Test / Phase 3 Batch Reference
PrimaryBaseline Corrected Area Under the Concentration-time Curve From Time 0 to 72 Hours (AUC72) for E2

Bioequivalence for NOMAC and E2 were tested on the primary PK parameters: Cmax, AUC(infinity), and AUClast for NOMAC; and baseline adjusted AUC72 and Cmax for E2. AUC72 is the AUC from time 0 to 72 hours. Blood samples for PK evaluation of E2 were collected predose (-1, -0.5, and 0 hour) and at 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours postdose Day 1; multiple predose samples were needed to correct for endogenous levels.

Time frame:
0 hours to 72 hours
Reported as:
Mean · pg*h/mL
Baseline Corrected Area Under the Concentration-time Curve From Time 0 to 72 Hours (AUC72) for E2
pg*h/mLCommercial NOMAC-E2, Part 1Phase 3 NOMAC-E2, Part 1Commercial NOMAC-E2, Part 2Phase 3 NOMAC-E2, Part 2
Baseline Corrected Area Under the Concentration-time Curve From Time 0 to 72 Hours (AUC72) for E21315 (184 to 3132)1278 (140 to 3481)1359 (335 to 2813)1342 (297 to 3059)
Statistical analysis
  • Commercial NOMAC-E2, Part 1 vs Phase 3 NOMAC-E2, Part 1 · Ratio (test/ref %): 101.5 · 90% CI 96.7 to 106.4Commercial Batch Test / Phase 3 Batch Reference.
  • Commercial NOMAC-E2, Part 2 vs Phase 3 NOMAC-E2, Part 2 · Ratio (test/ref %): 101.3 · 90% CI 98.1 to 104.7Commercial Batch Test / Phase 3 Batch Reference. In addition to the participants/profiles excluded, 1 participant from the Phase 3 Batch Reference group did not contribute to this comparison.
SecondaryTmax of NOMAC
Time frame:
0 hours to tmax of NOMAC (blood samples were collected for NOMAC evaluation up to 144 hours postdose)
Reported as:
Median · hours
Tmax of NOMAC
hoursCommercial NOMAC-E2, Part 1Phase 3 NOMAC-E2, Part 1Commercial NOMAC-E2, Part 2Phase 3 NOMAC-E2, Part 2
Tmax of NOMAC2 (0.5 to 6)2 (1 to 6)2 (1 to 6)2 (1 to 6)
SecondaryTmax of E2
Time frame:
0 hours to tmax of E2 (blood samples were collected for E2 evaluation up to 96 hours postdose)
Reported as:
Median · hours
Tmax of E2
hoursCommercial NOMAC-E2, Part 1Phase 3 NOMAC-E2, Part 1Commercial NOMAC-E2, Part 2Phase 3 NOMAC-E2, Part 2
Tmax of E26.02 (0.5 to 96)8 (0.5 to 96)8 (0.5 to 96)8 (0.5 to 24)
SecondaryTerminal Phase Half Life (t1/2) of NOMAC
Time frame:
0 hours to t1/2 (blood samples were collected for NOMAC evaluation up to 144 hours postdose)
Reported as:
Mean · hours
Terminal Phase Half Life (t1/2) of NOMAC
hoursCommercial NOMAC-E2, Part 1Phase 3 NOMAC-E2, Part 1Commercial NOMAC-E2, Part 2Phase 3 NOMAC-E2, Part 2
Terminal Phase Half Life (t1/2) of NOMAC58.5 (17.3 to 137)61 (19.4 to 278)70.8 (23.5 to 201)69.9 (23.4 to 153)
Secondaryt1/2 of E2
Time frame:
0 hours to t1/2 (blood samples were collected for E2 evaluation up to 96 hours postdose)
Reported as:
Mean · hours
t1/2 of E2
hoursCommercial NOMAC-E2, Part 1Phase 3 NOMAC-E2, Part 1Commercial NOMAC-E2, Part 2Phase 3 NOMAC-E2, Part 2
t1/2 of E239.9 (8.3 to 855)39.1 (11.2 to 853)33.1 (9.02 to 94.8)34.6 (7.13 to 128)
SecondaryClearance (Calculated for NOMAC Only)
Time frame:
blood samples were collected for NOMAC evaluation up to 144 hours postdose
Reported as:
Mean · L/h
Clearance (Calculated for NOMAC Only)
L/hCommercial NOMAC-E2, Part 1Phase 3 NOMAC-E2, Part 1Commercial NOMAC-E2, Part 2Phase 3 NOMAC-E2, Part 2
Clearance (Calculated for NOMAC Only)28.3 ± 16.129.9 ± 9.6821.1 ± 7.9622.1 ± 9.37
SecondaryVolume of Distribution (Calculated for NOMAC Only)
Time frame:
blood samples were collected for NOMAC evaluation up to 144 hours postdose
Reported as:
Mean · L
Volume of Distribution (Calculated for NOMAC Only)
LCommercial NOMAC-E2, Part 1Phase 3 NOMAC-E2, Part 1Commercial NOMAC-E2, Part 2Phase 3 NOMAC-E2, Part 2
Volume of Distribution (Calculated for NOMAC Only)2208 ± 8862445 ± 9061988 ± 6312061 ± 673

Adverse events

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

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Commercial NOMAC-E2, Part 1—0/80 (0%)44/80 (55%)
Phase 3 NOMAC-E2, Part 1—0/77 (0%)35/77 (45.5%)
Commercial NOMAC-E2, Part 2—0/72 (0%)36/72 (50%)
Phase 3 NOMAC-E2, Part 2—0/72 (0%)35/72 (48.6%)
Most frequent other events
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Most frequent other events
EventCommercial NOMAC-E2, Part 1Phase 3 NOMAC-E2, Part 1Commercial NOMAC-E2, Part 2Phase 3 NOMAC-E2, Part 2
HeadacheNervous system disorders15/8014/7712/7213/72
Hot flushVascular disorders14/808/779/728/72
AcneSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders2/800/778/7212/72
ConstipationGastrointestinal disorders5/801/778/728/72
Pelvic painReproductive system and breast disorders0/801/773/728/72
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders5/807/773/721/72
Back painMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders3/802/773/726/72
CoughRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders1/801/775/721/72
DizzinessNervous system disorders3/805/770/721/72
Oropharyngeal painRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders1/805/772/724/72

Baseline characteristics

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)Part 1 - Sequence 1Part 1 - Sequence 2Part 2 - Sequence 1Part 2 - Sequence 2Total
Mean55.3 (47 to 65)55.5 (45 to 70)55.9 (45 to 66)56.5 (46 to 70)55.78 (45 to 70)
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Part 1 - Sequence 1Part 1 - Sequence 2Part 2 - Sequence 1Part 2 - Sequence 2Total
Female41413737156
Male00000
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT01345786
Lead sponsor
Organon and Co
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
May 2, 2011
Start date
Nov 2009
Primary completion
Jun 2010
Completion
Jun 2010
Results posted
Aug 29, 2011
Last update
Feb 9, 2022

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
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