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PGL4001 Efficacy Assessment in Reduction of Symptoms Due to Uterine Leiomyomata

A Phase 3 interventional study of PGL4001 5 mg and PGL4001 10 mg in Uterine Fibroids, sponsored by PregLem SA. Completed at 49 sites in 11 countries. Open to female participants aged 18 Years to 50 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2019-09-04.

Sponsored by PregLem SA · Phase 3, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
451
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 50 Years
Sex
Female
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Study summary

Phase III, multicentre, randomized, double-blind, parallel group, long-term study investigating the efficacy and safety of the 5mg and 10mg doses of PGL4001 for the treatment of uterine myoma.

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The target population is composed of pre-menopausal women with symptomatic uterine myoma(s) characterised by heavy bleeding.The main objective of this study is to assess the sustained efficacy and safety of long term on-off treatment with PGL4001 5 or 10mg doses on uterine bleeding, myoma size, pain and quality of life.

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Conditions studied

  • Uterine Fibroids
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In context

Leiomyoma

490 studies on the registry are indexed under Leiomyoma; 81 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 451 is above the median of 62 across 345 interventional studies indexed under Leiomyoma.

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Lead sponsor

PregLem SA is the lead sponsor of 10 studies on the registry; none are open to participants now.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 50 Years
Sexes eligible
Female
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Be a pre-menopausal woman between 18 and 50 years inclusive.
  • Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥ 18 and ≤ 40.
  • Have FSH levels ≤ 20 mIU/mL
  • Have excessive uterine bleeding due to myoma.
  • Have regular menstrual cycles
  • Have a myomatous uterus \< 16 weeks with at least one myoma ≥ 3 cm in diameter.
  • If of childbearing potential the subject must be practicing a non-hormonal method of contraception.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Has a history of or current uterine, cervical, ovarian or breast cancer.
  • Has a history of or current endometrium atypical hyperplasia or adenocarcinoma.
  • Has a known severe coagulation disorder.
  • Has a history of or current treatment for myoma with a Selective Progesterone Receptor Modulator (SPRM).
  • Has abnormal hepatic function at study entry.
  • Has a positive pregnancy test, is nursing or planning a pregnancy during the course of the study.
  • Has a current (within twelve months) problem with alcohol or drug abuse.
  • Is currently enrolled in an investigational drug or device study or has participated in such a study within the last 30 days.
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Study design

Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Quadruple (Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
451 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Ulipristal acetate (PGL4001) 5mg

    All subjects will be asked to take a 150mg size tablet (PGL4001 5mg or matching placebo: placebo 5) orally daily for repeated periods 84 days. The first treatment course will start on the first 4 days of menstruation and will be orally administered, once daily (1 tablet of 150mg size), for 84 days. The following three treatment courses should be started in the first two days of a menstrual period.

    Drug: PGL4001 5 mg

  • Experimental
    Ulipristal acetate (PGL4001) 10mg

    All subjects will be asked to take a 300mg size tablet (PGL4001 10mg or matching placebo: placebo 10 ) orally daily for repeated periods 84 days. The first treatment course will start on the first 4 days of menstruation and will be orally administered, once daily (1 tablet of 300mg size), for 84 days. The following three treatment courses should be started in the first two days of a menstrual period.

    Drug: PGL4001 10 mg

Interventions

  • DrugPGL4001 5 mg

    PGL4001 5 mg daily administration

    Also known as: Ulipristal Acetate, Esmya

  • DrugPGL4001 10 mg

    PGL4001 10mg daily administration

    Also known as: Ulipristal Acetate

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Percentage of Subjects Who Are in Amenorrhea at the End of All Four Treatment Courses

    Amenorrhoea was defined as no more than 1 day of spotting within a 35 day interval. Subjects need to be in amenorrhoea at the end of all four treatment courses, i.e for at least 4x35 days.

    Time frame: 18 months study duration per subject (4 3-month intermittent treatment courses)

Secondary outcomes

  1. Percentage of Subjects Who Were in Amenorrhea at the End of Treatment Course 4

    Amenorrhoea was defined as no more than 1 day of spotting within a 35 day interval.

    Time frame: After 18 months

  2. Percentage of Subjects With Controlled Bleeding at the End of All 4 Treatment Courses

    Controlled bleeding was defined as no episodes of heavy bleeding and a maximum of 8 days of bleeding during the last 56 days of a treatment course. Subjects need to be in controlled bleeding at the end of all 4 treatment courses i.e. for at least 4x56 days.

    Time frame: After 18 months

  3. Percentage of Change From Baseline to End of Treatment Course 4 in the Total Volume of the 3 Largest Fibroids

    For the 3 largest myomas at baseline and the 3 largest myomas at the end of treatment course 4 identified by transvaginal ultrasound, length, height and depth were measured and the volume was estimated by applying the equation for the voulme of an ellipsoid (length x height x depht x π/6). Subjects were exposed to 4 3-month intermittent courses.

    Time frame: After 18 months

  4. Percentage of Change From Baseline to End of Treatment Course 4 in Quality of Life (Uterine Fibroid Symptom Severity (UFSQoL)

    Quality of Life was assessed using a validated questionnaire measuring uterine fibroid symptom severity (UFSQoL) where lower scores indicate fewer symtoms and where a level of 23 has been reported for healthy subject (scale 0-100). Subjects were exposed to 4 3-month intermittent courses.

    Time frame: After 18 months

  5. Percentage of Change From Baseline to End of Treatment Course 4 in Quality of Life -Uterine Fibroid Health Related Quality of Life (HRQL)

    Quality of Life was measured using a validated uterine fibroid symptom questionnaire. Total score for health related quality of Life (HRQL) range from 0 to 100 with higher scores indicating better Quality of Life. Subjects were exposed to 4 3-month intermittent courses.

    Time frame: 18 months

  6. Percentage of Change From Baseline to End of Treatment Course 4 in Pain Using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

    Pain was assessed using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) ranging from 0 to 100 with higher score indicating more severe pain. Subjects were exposed to 4 3-month intermittent courses.

    Time frame: After 18 months

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Results

Posted Sep 4, 2019

Participant flow

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneUlipristal Acetate (PGL4001) 5mgUlipristal Acetate (PGL4001) 10mg
Started228223
Safety population230221
Started treatment course 2213207
Started treatment course 3191190
Started treatment course 4178176
Completed167170
Not completed6153
Withdrew: Adverse event1616
Withdrew: Death20
Withdrew: Lack of efficacy23
Withdrew: Lost to follow-up10
Withdrew: Pregnancy12
Withdrew: Protocol violation01
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject2720
Withdrew: Surgery03
Withdrew: Lack of return of menses127
Withdrew: Protocol violation01

Outcome measures

PrimaryPercentage of Subjects Who Are in Amenorrhea at the End of All Four Treatment Courses

Amenorrhoea was defined as no more than 1 day of spotting within a 35 day interval. Subjects need to be in amenorrhoea at the end of all four treatment courses, i.e for at least 4x35 days.

Time frame:
18 months study duration per subject (4 3-month intermittent treatment courses)
Reported as:
Number · percentage of subjects
Percentage of Subjects Who Are in Amenorrhea at the End of All Four Treatment Courses
percentage of subjectsUlipristal Acetate (PGL4001) 5mgUlipristal Acetate (PGL4001) 10mg
Percentage of Subjects Who Are in Amenorrhea at the End of All Four Treatment Courses48.760.5
SecondaryPercentage of Subjects Who Were in Amenorrhea at the End of Treatment Course 4

Amenorrhoea was defined as no more than 1 day of spotting within a 35 day interval.

Time frame:
After 18 months
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Percentage of Subjects Who Were in Amenorrhea at the End of Treatment Course 4
percentage of participantsUlipristal Acetate (PGL4001) 5mgUlipristal Acetate (PGL4001) 10mg
Percentage of Subjects Who Were in Amenorrhea at the End of Treatment Course 469.674.5
SecondaryPercentage of Subjects With Controlled Bleeding at the End of All 4 Treatment Courses

Controlled bleeding was defined as no episodes of heavy bleeding and a maximum of 8 days of bleeding during the last 56 days of a treatment course. Subjects need to be in controlled bleeding at the end of all 4 treatment courses i.e. for at least 4x56 days.

Time frame:
After 18 months
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Percentage of Subjects With Controlled Bleeding at the End of All 4 Treatment Courses
percentage of participantsUlipristal Acetate (PGL4001) 5mgUlipristal Acetate (PGL4001) 10mg
Percentage of Subjects With Controlled Bleeding at the End of All 4 Treatment Courses67.171.9
SecondaryPercentage of Change From Baseline to End of Treatment Course 4 in the Total Volume of the 3 Largest Fibroids

For the 3 largest myomas at baseline and the 3 largest myomas at the end of treatment course 4 identified by transvaginal ultrasound, length, height and depth were measured and the volume was estimated by applying the equation for the voulme of an ellipsoid (length x height x depht x π/6). Subjects were exposed to 4 3-month intermittent courses.

Time frame:
After 18 months
Reported as:
Median · percentage of change from baseline
Percentage of Change From Baseline to End of Treatment Course 4 in the Total Volume of the 3 Largest Fibroids
percentage of change from baselineUlipristal Acetate (PGL4001) 5mgUlipristal Acetate (PGL4001) 10mg
Percentage of Change From Baseline to End of Treatment Course 4 in the Total Volume of the 3 Largest Fibroids-67.0 (-85.6 to -35.1)-70.4 (-88.0 to -41.7)
SecondaryPercentage of Change From Baseline to End of Treatment Course 4 in Quality of Life (Uterine Fibroid Symptom Severity (UFSQoL)

Quality of Life was assessed using a validated questionnaire measuring uterine fibroid symptom severity (UFSQoL) where lower scores indicate fewer symtoms and where a level of 23 has been reported for healthy subject (scale 0-100). Subjects were exposed to 4 3-month intermittent courses.

Time frame:
After 18 months
Reported as:
Median · percentage of change from baseline
Percentage of Change From Baseline to End of Treatment Course 4 in Quality of Life (Uterine Fibroid Symptom Severity (UFSQoL)
percentage of change from baselineUlipristal Acetate (PGL4001) 5mgUlipristal Acetate (PGL4001) 10mg
Percentage of Change From Baseline to End of Treatment Course 4 in Quality of Life (Uterine Fibroid Symptom Severity (UFSQoL)-31.25 (-46.88 to -12.50)-28.13 (-43.75 to -18.75)
SecondaryPercentage of Change From Baseline to End of Treatment Course 4 in Quality of Life -Uterine Fibroid Health Related Quality of Life (HRQL)

Quality of Life was measured using a validated uterine fibroid symptom questionnaire. Total score for health related quality of Life (HRQL) range from 0 to 100 with higher scores indicating better Quality of Life. Subjects were exposed to 4 3-month intermittent courses.

Time frame:
18 months
Reported as:
Median · percentage of change from baseline
Percentage of Change From Baseline to End of Treatment Course 4 in Quality of Life -Uterine Fibroid Health Related Quality of Life (HRQL)
percentage of change from baselineUlipristal Acetate (PGL4001) 5mgUlipristal Acetate (PGL4001) 10mg
Percentage of Change From Baseline to End of Treatment Course 4 in Quality of Life -Uterine Fibroid Health Related Quality of Life (HRQL)20.69 (6.47 to 35.34)15.52 (5.17 to 37.07)
SecondaryPercentage of Change From Baseline to End of Treatment Course 4 in Pain Using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

Pain was assessed using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) ranging from 0 to 100 with higher score indicating more severe pain. Subjects were exposed to 4 3-month intermittent courses.

Time frame:
After 18 months
Reported as:
Median · percentage of change from baseline
Percentage of Change From Baseline to End of Treatment Course 4 in Pain Using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
percentage of change from baselineUlipristal Acetate (PGL4001) 5mgUlipristal Acetate (PGL4001) 10mg
Percentage of Change From Baseline to End of Treatment Course 4 in Pain Using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)-20.0 (-46.1 to -0.5)-23.0 (-52.0 to -1.0)

Adverse events

Collected over Serious Adverse events were reported where the start date was on or after the first dose of study medication, up to the end of study follow-up (21 months on average).Other Adverse Events are summarised as on-treatment TEAEs.. Non-serious events are listed at a 2% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Ulipristal Acetate (PGL4001) 5mg—16/230 (7%)129/230 (56.1%)
Ulipristal Acetate (PGL4001) 10mg—12/221 (5.4%)131/221 (59.3%)
Most frequent serious events
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Most frequent serious events
EventUlipristal Acetate (PGL4001) 5mgUlipristal Acetate (PGL4001) 10mg
MenorrhagiaReproductive system and breast disorders4/2301/221
Uterine LeiomyomaNeoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)1/2303/221
arteriospam coronaryCardiac disorders0/2301/221
tinnitusEar and labyrinth disorders0/2301/221
small intestinal obstructionGastrointestinal disorders0/2301/221
cholelithiasisHepatobiliary disorders0/2301/221
breast cancerNeoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)0/2301/221
breast hyperplasiaReproductive system and breast disorders0/2301/221
carpal tunnel syndromeNervous system disorders0/2301/221
urethral stenesisRenal and urinary disorders0/2301/221
Most frequent other events
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Most frequent other events
EventUlipristal Acetate (PGL4001) 5mgUlipristal Acetate (PGL4001) 10mg
headacheNervous system disorders31/23030/221
hot flushReproductive system and breast disorders18/23023/221
nasopharyngitisInfections and infestations7/23012/221
influenzaInfections and infestations12/23010/221
breast pain/breast tenderness/breast disconfortReproductive system and breast disorders10/2308/221
pelvic painReproductive system and breast disorders10/2305/221
fatigueGeneral disorders7/2308/221
nauseaGastrointestinal disorders8/2306/221
vaginal dischargeReproductive system and breast disorders5/2307/221
back painMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders5/2306/221

Baseline characteristics

Full Analysis Set 1(all subjects who received study treatment at least once for treatment course 1) (treament group as randomised)

Age, Categorical
Age, Categorical(Participants)Ulipristal Acetate (PGL4001) 5mgUlipristal Acetate (PGL4001) 10mgTotal
<=18 years000
Between 18 and 65 years228223451
>=65 years000
Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)Ulipristal Acetate (PGL4001) 5mgUlipristal Acetate (PGL4001) 10mgTotal
Mean41.6 ± 5.441.4 ± 5.141.5 ± 5.2
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Ulipristal Acetate (PGL4001) 5mgUlipristal Acetate (PGL4001) 10mgTotal
Female228223451
Male000
Total volume of the 3 largest myoma
Total volume of the 3 largest myoma(cm3)Ulipristal Acetate (PGL4001) 5mgUlipristal Acetate (PGL4001) 10mgTotal
Median42.6 (24.0 to 94.2)43.6 (27.3 to 117.3)43.3 (25.1 to 102.1)
Pain Assessment (Visual Analogue Scale)
Pain Assessment (Visual Analogue Scale)(units on a scale)Ulipristal Acetate (PGL4001) 5mgUlipristal Acetate (PGL4001) 10mgTotal
Median39.0 (15.6 to 62)43.0 (19.0 to 67.0)40.5 (17.0 to 64.0)
Uterine Fibroid Symptom Quality of Life Questionnaire
Uterine Fibroid Symptom Quality of Life Questionnaire(units on a scale)Ulipristal Acetate (PGL4001) 5mgUlipristal Acetate (PGL4001) 10mgTotal
Symptom Severity (UFSQoL)50.0 (37.5 to 62.5)50.0 (37.5 to 62.5)50.0 (37.5 to 62.5)
Health related Quality of Life (HRQL)56.9 (42.2 to 75.9)55.2 (41.4 to 71.6)56.0 (41.4 to 73.3)
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Study locations

49 sites
  • Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc Gynécologie-Obstétrique
    Brussels, 1200, Belgium
  • UZ Leuven Campus Gasthuisberg
    Leuven, 3000, Belgium
  • CHU de Liège, CHR de la Citadelle Gynécologie-Obstétrique
    Liège, 4000, Belgium
  • CHU Mont-Godinne
    Yvoir, 5530, Belgium
  • Centrum ambulantni gynekologie a primarni pece
    Brno, 60200, Czechia
  • FN Brno Gynekologicko - porodnická klinika
    Brno, 62500, Czechia
  • Sanatorium SANUS
    Hradec Kralove, 50002, Czechia
  • Nemocnice Jihlava Gynekologicko - porodnicke oddeleni
    Jihlava, 58633, Czechia
  • G-CENTRUM Olomouc s.r.o.
    Olomouc, 77200, Czechia
  • FN Olomouc, Porodnicko-Gynekologicka klinika
    Olomouc, 77220, Czechia
  • Femina Sana, s.r.o.
    Praha 3, 13000, Czechia
  • Hôpital Bicêtre - APHP
    Le Kremlin Bicêtre, 94275, France
  • Hôpital Bichat, Service de Gynécologie Obstétrique
    Paris, 75018, France
  • CHU Bretonneau Service de Gynécologie Obstétrique
    Tours, 37044, France
  • Private practice
    Hamburg, 22159, Germany
  • Private practice
    Hamburg, 22359, Germany
  • Medizinische Hochschule Hannover Klinik für Frauenheilkunde und Geburtshilfe
    Hannover, 30625, Germany
  • Frauenarztpraxis
    Hessen, 60322, Germany
  • Praxis für Frauenheilkunde, Klinische Forschung und Weiterbildung
    Magdeburg, 39112, Germany
  • Technische Universität München
    München, 81675, Germany
  • Rethy Pal Korhaz és Rendelointezet Szuleszeti es Nogyogyaszati Osztaly
    Bekescsaba, 5600, Hungary
  • Institution Robert Karoly Maganklinika
    Budapest, 1135, Hungary
  • Szent Anna Szuleszeti, Nogyogyaszati es Ultrahang Maganrendelo
    Debrecen, 4024, Hungary
  • Josa Andras Oktatokorhaz
    Nyiregyhaza, 4400, Hungary
  • Fejer Megyei Szent Gyorgy Korhaz Szuleszeti es Nogyogyaszati Osztaly
    Szekesfehervar, 8000, Hungary
  • Szuleszeti es Nogyogyaszati Osztaly
    Szentes, 6600, Hungary
  • Sandor Dent Bt.
    Szolnok, 5000, Hungary
  • Dipartimento di Ostetricia e Ginecologia, Università degli Studi di Catanzaro "Magna Graecia"
    Catanzaro, 88100, Italy
  • Policlinico Universitario "Agostino Gemelli"
    Roma, 00168, Italy
  • Riga 1. hospital
    Riga, 1001, Latvia
  • Latvian Medical Marine Center
    Riga, LV-1005, Latvia
  • Medical Company "ARS"
    Riga, LV-1010, Latvia
  • Saules Family Medicine Center
    Kaunas, 49449, Lithuania
  • Family Medicine Centre"Seimos Gydytojas"
    Vilnius, 01118, Lithuania
  • Private Clinic "Maxmeda"
    Vilnius, 03225, Lithuania
  • Private Clinic "Kardiolita"
    Vilnius, 05263, Lithuania
  • Centrul Medical SANA SRL
    Bucuresti, 011025, Romania
  • Quantum Medical Center SRL Obstetrica-Ginecologie
    Bucuresti, 011426, Romania
  • Fortis Medical Center SRL Obstetrica Ginecologie
    Bucuresti, 012064, Romania
  • Spitalul Clinic Dr. I.Cantacuzino sectia Obstetrica-Ginecologie
    Bucuresti, 020475, Romania
  • Centrul Medical EUROMED SRL, Departamentul de Obtetrica/Ginecologie
    Bucuresti, 020762, Romania
  • Spitalul Clinic de Obstetrica
    Iasi, 700398, Romania
  • Kharkiv City Perinatal Center Gynaecological Department #1
    Kharkiv, 61176, Ukraine
  • Municipal Institution "Maternity Hospital #1" City Center of family planning
    Odessa, 65039, Ukraine
  • Maternity Hospital#4 Department of Gynaecology
    Zaporizhzhya, 69065, Ukraine
  • MRC Centre for Reproductive Health University of Edinburgh
    Edinburgh, EH16 4TJ, United Kingdom
  • North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust
    London, N18 1QX, United Kingdom
  • Women's Health, Royal Victoria Infirmary
    Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4LP, United Kingdom
  • Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
    Norwich, NR47UY, United Kingdom
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References and documents

Publications

  • Donnez J, Donnez O, Matule D, Ahrendt HJ, Hudecek R, Zatik J, Kasilovskiene Z, Dumitrascu MC, Fernandez H, Barlow DH, Bouchard P, Fauser BC, Bestel E, Loumaye E. Long-term medical management of uterine fibroids with ulipristal acetate. Fertil Steril. 2016 Jan;105(1):165-173.e4. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2015.09.032. Epub 2015 Oct 23. PubMed 26477496 ↗
  • Donnez J, Hudecek R, Donnez O, Matule D, Arhendt HJ, Zatik J, Kasilovskiene Z, Dumitrascu MC, Fernandez H, Barlow DH, Bouchard P, Fauser BC, Bestel E, Terrill P, Osterloh I, Loumaye E. Efficacy and safety of repeated use of ulipristal acetate in uterine fibroids. Fertil Steril. 2015 Feb;103(2):519-27.e3. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2014.10.038. Epub 2014 Dec 24. PubMed 25542821 ↗
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Updates

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No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Sep 4, 2019, 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
NCT01629563
Lead sponsor
PregLem SA
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Jun 27, 2012
Start date
Jun 2012
Primary completion
Jan 2015
Completion
Jan 2015
Results posted
Sep 4, 2019
Last update
Sep 4, 2019

Study contacts

Pablo Arrigada, MD
study director · PregLem SA

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
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