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Study NCT ID:
NCT03317795
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2021-12-08
First Post:
2017-10-10
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
True
Brief Title:
Treatment of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Women With Uterine Fibroids
Sponsor:
Shannon K. Laughlin-Tommaso
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Prospective Randomized Trial of Tranexamic Acid Versus Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System for the Treatment of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Women With Uterine Fibroids
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2021-11
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
This is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to assess the comparative effectiveness of Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System (LNG-IUS) to Tranexamic Acid (TA) for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) in women with clinically-significant fibroids.
Detailed Description:
Uterine fibroids are common and debilitating problem for some women. Nearly 60% of women with fibroids report that symptoms affect their quality of life and impede physical activity, and 24% report that fibroid symptoms prevent them from reaching their true potential at work. Heavy menstrual bleeding, the most common symptom of uterine fibroids, affects approximately 1.4 million women per year.
Medical therapy is the first line treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding, but further studies need to be done to prove the effectiveness of these treatments.
The goal of this study is to determine the effectiveness of non-estrogenic medical therapy in women with a range of fibroid sizes, locations, and number.
Two effective medical treatments for heavy menstrual bleeding have limited data in women with fibroids. The Levonorgestrel intrauterine system was FDA approved for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding in 2009 and is highly effective for decreasing menstrual bleeding, treating anemia and improving quality of life. Moreover, it can be used continuously for 5 years. Tranexamic Acid is widely used outside the U.S. and was also FDA approved for heavy menstrual bleeding in 2009. Tranexamic Acid reduces menstrual blood loss in 40% of women and improves quality of life. In women with fibroids, Tranexamic Acid has been shown to decrease heavy menstrual bleeding and cause necrosis of the fibroids, especially larger fibroids, which should improve its efficacy for women with fibroids.
This randomized controlled trial will assess the comparative effectiveness of Levonorgestrel intrauterine system to Tranexamic Acid for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding in women with uterine fibroids
Medical therapy is the first line treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding, but further studies need to be done to prove the effectiveness of these treatments.
The goal of this study is to determine the effectiveness of non-estrogenic medical therapy in women with a range of fibroid sizes, locations, and number.
Two effective medical treatments for heavy menstrual bleeding have limited data in women with fibroids. The Levonorgestrel intrauterine system was FDA approved for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding in 2009 and is highly effective for decreasing menstrual bleeding, treating anemia and improving quality of life. Moreover, it can be used continuously for 5 years. Tranexamic Acid is widely used outside the U.S. and was also FDA approved for heavy menstrual bleeding in 2009. Tranexamic Acid reduces menstrual blood loss in 40% of women and improves quality of life. In women with fibroids, Tranexamic Acid has been shown to decrease heavy menstrual bleeding and cause necrosis of the fibroids, especially larger fibroids, which should improve its efficacy for women with fibroids.
This randomized controlled trial will assess the comparative effectiveness of Levonorgestrel intrauterine system to Tranexamic Acid for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding in women with uterine fibroids
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
True
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
True
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
Secondary ID Infos
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R21HD091337 | NIH | None | https://reporter.nih.gov/quic… | View |