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Updated June 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Phase II Study of Ovulation in Obese Women

A Phase II Study to Evaluate the Delay in Ovulation Following Oral Levonorgestrel Plus Meloxicam Compared to Placebo in Obese But Normal Menstruating Women

Phase II Study of Ovulation in Obese Women (NCT06306131) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Pregnancy Prevention, sponsored by InnovaGyn, Inc.. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the delay in ovulation between placebo to levonorgestrel plus meloxicam in obese women with normal menses. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Ovulation will be delayed by ≥7 days following the first dose of levonorgestrel plus meloxicam compared to ovulation within 3 days following the first dose of placebo. 2. There will be no difference in unscheduled vaginal bleeding or adverse events between the two treatments \[placebo versus levonorgestrel plus meloxicam\]. Participants will: * undergo two treatment cycles the 1st uses placebo and the 2nd is levonorgestrel plus meloxicam, * maintain daily diary logs for adverse events, unscheduled bleeding, and onset, cessation, and amount of menstrual bleeding, * collect daily first morning voided urine from menstrual day 9 to 24, * undergo transvaginal ultrasound for ovarian follicle development on menstrual days 9, 11,13 and 14. * allow a blood sample to be drawn on days with ultrasound scans. * Take 1st placebo and levonorgestrel plus meloxicam under observation when dominant ovarian follicle is 17 ±1.0 millimeters (mm) in diameter and 2nd dose 48 hours later. Researchers will compare the placebo cycle to levonorgestrel plus meloxicam to see if ovulation is delayed, there is unscheduled vaginal bleeding, menstrual onset is delayed or there is an abnormal amount or duration of menses, there is any difference in treatment emergent side effects and any change in vital signs

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Pregnancy Prevention and continue monitoring side effects. Phase 2 enrolls larger groups (typically 100–300 patients) and produces the first real efficacy signal. A successful Phase 2 readout is what unlocks the much larger Phase 3 confirmatory trials needed for FDA approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

With a target enrollment of 22 participants, this is a small study — typical of early-phase research, rare-disease trials, or pilot studies designed to generate preliminary signal before a larger study is launched.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. Female in good general health with no chronic medical conditions that result in periodic exacerbations that require significant medical care. 2. Age between 18 to 40 years inclusive at time of enrollment. 3. BMI ≥30 kg/m² and no recent rapid weight loss or gain. 4. Intact uterus with both ovaries intact. 5. Papanicolaou test within American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ASCCP), or American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) guidelines such that additional testing or evaluation will not be required during the study period. If there is no copy of a recent Papanicolaou test and the subject is 21 years or older a Papanicolaou test should be done during the screening visit. 6. Regular menstrual cycles with an interval of 24 to 32 days: 1. If postpartum or post-second trimester abortion, she must have 2 spontaneous menses prior to enrollment. 2. If the subject has had a first trimester pregnancy loss or abortion, she must have one spontaneous menses prior to enrollment. 7. Have a negative urine pregnancy test on menstrual cycle day 9 pre-treatment visit. 8. Not at risk of pregnancy for the duration of the study defined as heterosexually abstinent, prior female or male permanent contraception, non-hormonal intrauterine device or willing to use a non-hormonal barrier contraceptive method with each act of intercourse until study exit. 9. Subject is willing and able in the Investigators opinion of complying with protocol requirements. 10. Subject is willing to collect daily first morning urines and store them until brought to the study site. 11. Lives within the study catchment area or a reasonable distance from the study site. 12. Understands and signs the IRB approved willing to sign a consent form prior to undergoing any screening assessment. 13. Agrees not to participate in any other clinical trials during the course of this study. 14. Screening serum progesterone level greater than 3 ng/ml.- ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Female in good general health with no chronic medical conditions that result in periodic exacerbations that require significant medical care. 2. Age between 18 to 40 years inclusive at time of enrollment. 3. BMI ≥30 kg/m² and no recent rapid weight loss or gain. 4. Intact uterus with both ovaries intact. 5. Papanicolaou test within American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ASCCP), or American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) guidelines such that additional testing or evaluation will not be required during the study period. If there is no copy of a recent Papanicolaou test and the subject is 21 years or older a Papanicolaou test should be done during the screening visit. 6. Regular menstrual cycles with an interval of 24 to 32 days: 1. If postpartum or post-second trimester abortion, she must have 2 spontaneous menses prior to enrollment. 2. If the subject has had a first trimester pregnancy loss or abortion, she must have one spontaneous menses prior to enrollment. 7. Have a negative urine pregnancy test on menstrual cycle day 9 pre-treatment visit. 8. Not at risk of pregnancy for the duration of the study defined as heterosexually abstinent, prior female or male permanent contraception, non-hormonal intrauterine device or willing to use a non-hormonal barrier contraceptive method with each act of intercourse until study exit. 9. Subject is willing and able in the Investigators opinion of complying with protocol requirements. 10. Subject is willing to collect daily first morning urines and store them until brought to the study site. 11. Lives within the study catchment area or a reasonable distance from the study site. 12. Understands and signs the IRB approved informed consent prior to undergoing any screening assessment. 13. Agrees not to participate in any other clinical trials during the course of this study. 14. Screening serum progesterone level greater than 3 ng/ml.- Exclusion Criteria: 1. Known hypersensitivity or contraindications to progestins. 2. Abnormal transvaginal ultrasound or safety laboratory results evaluated during the screening period recognized as clinically significant by the investigator or medically qualified designee. 3. Known or suspected alcohol or marijuana abuse. 4. Undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding. 5. Undiagnosed vaginal discharge, lesions or abnormalities. 6. Women with a history of genital herpes can be included if the outbreaks are infrequent. Antiviral prophylaxis is allowed. 7. Uncontrolled Thyroid disorder. 8. Current use of hormonal contraception or a levonorgestrel releasing intrauterine device. 9. Use of a long-acting injectable hormonal contraceptive within the past 6 months unless has had at least one spontaneous menstrual cycle (two menstrual bleeding episodes) since the last injection. 10. Breastfeeding women or those who have not had a spontaneous menstrual bleed since discontinuing breastfeeding. 11. Women who plan a major surgical procedure during the study. 12. Women who plan to become pregnant during their participation in the study. 13. Women who smoke \>15 cigarettes per day or who use \>1 mL/day of nicotine-containing liquid for electronic cigarettes. 14. Current or history of ischemic heart disease or stroke while pregnant or during use of hormonal contraception. 15. Current or past deep vein thrombosis or thromboembolic disorder. 16. Personal or family history of thrombophilia 17. History of retinal vascular lesions or partial or complete loss of vision. 18. Known or suspected carcinoma of the breast, endometrium, or other suspected progestin sensitive neoplasia. 19. History of other carcinomas excluding basal cell cancers unless in remission for \> 5 years. 20. Current or past medically diagnosed severe depression unless the potential participant is on stable medication or in the opinion of the Principal Investigator could be exacerbated using a hormonal contraceptive. 21. History of headaches with focal neurologic symptoms. 22. Have a current need for exogenous hormones or therapeutic anticoagulants. 23. History of cholestatic jaundice of pregnancy or jaundice with prior steroid hormone use. 24. Other benign or malignant liver tumors or active liver disease. 25. Systolic BP ≥145 mm Hg and/or diastolic BP ≥96 mm Hg after 5 -10 minutes of rest in a sitting position. If the initial BP values are above these cut-offs, a total of 3 measurements may be taken and the results averaged. If the averaged BP is below the cut-off levels, the participant may be allowed into the study. Hypertension that is treated and controlled may be allowed based on the Investigator's discretion. 26. Clinically significant abnormal serum chemistry value based on the Investigator's judgement. 27. Participation in another clinical trial involving an investigational drug or device within the past two months before anticipated enrollment or is planning to participate in another clinical study during this study. 28. Use of any liver enzyme inducers or plans to use such medication during the study. 29. Known HIV infection. 30. History of a gastrointestinal ulcer or bleeding. 31. Women who are using medication on the Exclusionary medication list (See Appendix). 32. Have issues or concerns, in the opinion of the Investigator, that may compromise the study or confound the reliability of compliance and information that is required in this study. 33. Have a known hypersensitivity to either levonorgestrel or a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. 34. Use of any medication that could interfere with the metabolism of a hormonal contraceptive or the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or any drug that falls in FDA Pregnancy and Lactation narrative subsections (Formerly Category D or X medications). 35. Be a site member with delegated study responsibilities or a family member of, or have a close relationship with, a site staff member who will be delegated study responsibilities.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Levonorgestrel 0.15 milligram

The study design is an open label randomized single blind clinical trial in which each participant will receive placebo two tablets 48 hours apart in their first menstrual cycle and then levonorgestrel plus meloxicam 48 hours apart in their subsequent menstrual cycle. We will compare the interval from taking the first dose of medication to the development of a functioning corpus luteum based on the shift in the ratio of urinary estrone-3-glucuronide(EC) / pregnanediol-3-glucuronide (PDG).

DRUG

Meloxicam 15 milligram

The study design is an open label randomized single blind clinical trial in which each participant will receive placebo two tablets 48 hours apart in their first menstrual cycle and then levonorgestrel plus meloxicam 48 hours apart in their subsequent menstrual cycle. We will compare the interval from taking the first dose of medication to the development of a functioning corpus luteum based on the shift in the ratio of urinary estrone-3-glucuronide(EC) / pregnanediol-3-glucuronide (PDG).

OTHER

calcium carbonate 750 milligram

The study design is an open label randomized single blind clinical trial in which each participant will receive placebo two tablets 48 hours apart in their first menstrual cycle and then levonorgestrel plus meloxicam 48 hours apart in their subsequent menstrual cycle. We will compare the interval from taking the first dose of medication to the development of a functioning corpus luteum based on the shift in the ratio of urinary estrone-3-glucuronide(EC) / pregnanediol-3-glucuronide (PDG).

Locations (1)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

Carolina Women's Research and Wellness Center
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06306131), the sponsor (InnovaGyn, Inc.), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT06306131 clinical trial studying?

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the delay in ovulation between placebo to levonorgestrel plus meloxicam in obese women with normal menses. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Ovulation will be delayed by ≥7 days following the first dose of levonorgestrel plus meloxicam compared to ovulation within 3 days following the first dose of placebo. 2. There will be no difference in unscheduled vaginal bleeding or adverse events between the two treatments \[placebo versus levonorgestrel plus meloxicam\]. Participants will: * undergo two treatment cycles the 1st uses placebo an… The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06306131?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT06306131?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT06306131. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06306131. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-06-26 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.