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RECRUITINGPhase 4INTERVENTIONAL

LF111 or Drospirenone Chew vs Non-hormonal Contraceptive Methods on Bone Mineral Density in Adolescent and Adult Women

A Multicenter, Open-label, Controlled Study to Investigate the Effect of Either LF111 or Drospirenone Chewable Tablets on Bone Mineral Density in Adolescent and Adult Women in Comparison With Non-users of Hormonal Contraceptive Methods

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About This Trial

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of LF111 and drospirenone (DRSP) 3.5 mg chewable tablets on bone mineral density (BMD) at the lumbar spine after 12 months (13 medication cycles) of investigation in comparison to non-hormonal contraceptive methods. Secondary objectives include further evaluating the impact of LF111 and DRSP 3.5 mg chewable tablets on BMD and bone turnover after 12 months (13 medication cycles) in comparison to non-hormonal contraceptive methods and assessing the general safety and tolerability of LF111 and DRSP 3.5 mg chewable tablets in comparison to non-hormonal contraceptive methods. Exploratory objectives include evaluating the impact of LF111 and DRSP 3.5 mg chewable tablets on body fat and lean mass after 12 months (13 medication cycles) of investigation.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - Female subjects with regular menstrual cycles (postmenarcheal for at least two years and premenopausal) aged 14 to 45 years. - Female subjects aged between 14 to 17 years (inclusive) will only be included provided that: - Applicable national, state, and local laws allow subjects in this age group to consent/assent to receive contraceptive services, and - All applicable laws and regulations regarding the willing to sign a consent form/assent of the subjects to participate in clinical trials are observed. - Systolic blood pressure \< 140 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure \< 90 mmHg at Visit 1, in sitting position after 5 minutes of rest. - Menstruation restarted for at least 6 months since last pregnancy (only applicable for women that were pregnant). - Be able and willing to provide written willing to sign a consent form, or assent if the subject is an adolescent, prior to undergoing any trial-related procedures. - Willing to use trial contraception for thirteen 28-day cycles (hormonal treatment arm) or to use non-hormonal contraceptive methods for the duration of the trial (non-hormonal contraceptive arm), respectively. Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - Contraindications to the use of LF111 or DRSP 3.5 mg chewable tablets (such as active arterial or venous thromboembolic disorders, liver tumors benign or malignant, hepatic impairment, renal impairment, adrenal insufficiency, presence or history of cervical cancer or progestin-sensitive cancers, known or suspected sex-steroid sensitive malignancies, undiagnosed abnormal uterine bleeding, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, hypersensitivity to active substance or excipient) or adverse effects due to previous contraceptive use (for the hormonal treatment arm only). - BMD Z-score below -1.50. The TBLH Z-score applies only to Cohort 1 (adolescents) and the total body Z-score applies only to Cohort 2 (adults) when assessing study eligibility. ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female subjects with regular menstrual cycles (postmenarcheal for at least two years and premenopausal) aged 14 to 45 years. * Female subjects aged between 14 to 17 years (inclusive) will only be included provided that: * Applicable national, state, and local laws allow subjects in this age group to consent/assent to receive contraceptive services, and * All applicable laws and regulations regarding the informed consent/assent of the subjects to participate in clinical trials are observed. * Systolic blood pressure \< 140 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure \< 90 mmHg at Visit 1, in sitting position after 5 minutes of rest. * Menstruation restarted for at least 6 months since last pregnancy (only applicable for women that were pregnant). * Be able and willing to provide written informed consent, or assent if the subject is an adolescent, prior to undergoing any trial-related procedures. * Willing to use trial contraception for thirteen 28-day cycles (hormonal treatment arm) or to use non-hormonal contraceptive methods for the duration of the trial (non-hormonal contraceptive arm), respectively. Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindications to the use of LF111 or DRSP 3.5 mg chewable tablets (such as active arterial or venous thromboembolic disorders, liver tumors benign or malignant, hepatic impairment, renal impairment, adrenal insufficiency, presence or history of cervical cancer or progestin-sensitive cancers, known or suspected sex-steroid sensitive malignancies, undiagnosed abnormal uterine bleeding, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, hypersensitivity to active substance or excipient) or adverse effects due to previous contraceptive use (for the hormonal treatment arm only). * BMD Z-score below -1.50. The TBLH Z-score applies only to Cohort 1 (adolescents) and the total body Z-score applies only to Cohort 2 (adults) when assessing study eligibility. * Low trauma fracture(s) defined as a fracture that results from a fall from a standing height or less, excluding fingers, toes, face, and skull. * Medical conditions associated with low bone mass: * Metabolic bone disease such as osteogenesis imperfecta, Paget's disease of the bone, osteomalacia/rickets. * Collagen vascular diseases such as Marfan syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. * Chronic kidney disease stage 3 with estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) \< 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 using the Bedside Schwartz equation for adolescents and the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) method for adult subjects. * Gastrointestinal (malabsorptive) disease including inflammatory bowel disease, gastric bypass surgery and current post-gastrectomy syndrome. * Liver disease. * Abnormal bone mineral metabolism (hypocalcemia/hypercalcemia, hypophosphatemia/hyperphosphatemia, hypomagnesemia). * In adolescents only: Short stature defined as height-for-age percentile less than the fifth percentile. * Use of progestin-only contraceptive pills in the previous month or use of implantable hormonal contraceptives in the previous 6 months. * Laboratory values at screening which are considered clinically significant and which in the opinion of the investigator would be detrimental for participation in the study. * Ongoing pregnancy or wish for pregnancy. * Currently lactating or stopped lactating within the last 12 months. * Eating disorders (e.g., anorexia nervosa, bulimia). * Celiac disease. * Endocrine disorders (e.g., diabetes, hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, Cushing's disease) not adequately controlled with a stable treatment regiment for \> 2 months. * Rheumatoid arthritis. * Current or ever use of medications or supplements known to increase BMD including bisphosphonates, denosumab, teriparatide, abaloparatide, romosozumab, calcitonin, fluoride and strontium. * Treatment with medications that are known to decrease bone mass: * Glucocorticoids (oral, intravenous, chronic inhaled, chronic extensive topical \[\> 3 months\]) within the previous 3 months. Note: Subjects taking chronic oral/intravenous glucocorticoids (prednisone ≥ 2.5 mg daily for ≥ 3 months, or the equivalent) will have a washout period of 12 months. * Depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate within the previous 24 months (if duration of use was less than 2 consecutive years). Note: Subjects using depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate for a duration of use greater than 2 years will be excluded. * Aromatase inhibitors and/or raloxifene within the previous 24 months. * Anticonvulsants (phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine and valproate), anti-retroviral protease inhibitors, cyclosporine, heparin, warfarin, thiazolidinedione, SGLT-2 inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, chronic proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use (\> 3 months), or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) within the previous 3 months. * Conditions that preclude BMD measurement i.e. lumbar spine/bilateral hip surgery with hardware in place, abdominal clips, umbilical ring (not willing to remove) or weight that exceeds the DXA machine limitation. * Any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, may jeopardize the trial conduct according to the protocol. * Persons committed to an institution by virtue of an order issued either by the judicial or other authorities.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

LF111 (drospirenone 4 mg oral tablet) or drospirenone (DRSP) 3.5 mg chewable tablet

LF111 (drospirenone 4 mg tablet orally daily on days 1-24, followed by placebo tablet orally daily on days 25-28) or drospirenone (DRSP) 3.5 mg chewable tablet chewed daily on days 1-24, followed by placebo tablet chewed daily on days 25-28) (USA only). Subjects in the USA who choose to use the hormonal contraceptive method may choose between LF111 and DRSP 3.5 mg chewable tablets. The DRSP 3.5 mg chewable tablets are not available to subjects in Europe. Subjects in Europe who choose to use the hormonal contraceptive method will only receive LF111.

Locations (20)

Cactus Clinical Research, Inc.
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Velocity Clinical Research
Denver, Colorado, United States
Advanced Clinical Research Network
Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Health Care Family Rehab & Research Center
Hialeah, Florida, United States
Vital Pharma Research
Hialeah, Florida, United States
Cornerstone Research Institute
Longwood, Florida, United States
New Age Medical Research Corporation
Miami, Florida, United States
Florida Pharmaceutical Research and Associates, Inc.
South Miami, Florida, United States
Comprehensive Clinical Research, LLC
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
M3 Wake Research, Inc.
Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States
Family Care Research
Boise, Idaho, United States
Tandem Clinical Research
Marrero, Louisiana, United States
Clinical Trials Management, LLC - Southshore
Metairie, Louisiana, United States
Meridian Clinical Research
Norfolk, Nebraska, United States
M3 Wake Research
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Lillestol Research LLC
Fargo, North Dakota, United States
Corpus Christi Women's Clinic
Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Signature Gyn Services
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
TMC Life Research, Inc.
Houston, Texas, United States
Seattle Clinical Research Center
Seattle, Washington, United States