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InfertilityPhase 4CONSORTNCT00249834

Safety and Efficacy of Pre-defined, Fixed Dose of Gonal-f Pen Based on Subject Baseline Characteristics in Subjects Undergoing in Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

A Phase 4 study testing Gonal-f and Recombinant human chorionic gonadotrophin (r-hCG) in people with Infertility, run by Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany at 1 site in France.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

Clinical validation of the assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment guidelines, which determine the optimal dose of recombinant human follicle stimulating hormone (r-hFSH) based on subject baseline characteristics/predictors of ovarian response. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 34 years, women only
Conditions the study is for
Infertility
What is being tested?
Gonal-f and Recombinant human chorionic gonadotrophin (r-hCG)
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
166 participants
Where
1 siteFrance
Study dates
22 Sep 2004to 16 Jan 2006
Phase
Phase 4
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 34 years
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Be an infertile subject justifying an in-vitro fertilization/embryo transfer (IVF/ET) treatment.
  • Have a male partner with semen analysis within the past six months prior to study entry considered adequate to proceed with regular insemination or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) according to the center's standard practice. If these criteria are not met, the subject can only be entered if donor sperm will be used.
  • Be between her 18th and 35th birthday (35 not included).
  • Have a regular spontaneous ovulatory menstrual cycle between 21 and 35 days in length.
  • Have early follicular phase (Day 2-4) serum levels within the last 3 months prior to study entry of:
  • Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) greater than or equal to (>=) 12 International units per liter (IU/L), and
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  • Oestradiol (E2) within center's local normal laboratory range values.
  • Presence of both ovaries.
  • Have a uterine cavity without abnormalities, which, in the investigator's opinion, could impair embryo implantation or pregnancy evolution as assessed within the last 3 years using ultrasound (US), hysteroscopy (HSC), or hysterosalpingography (HSG).
  • Have a negative cervical papanicolaou (PAP) test within the last 6 months prior to study entry.
  • Have at least one wash-out cycle (defined as >= 30 days since the last dose of clomiphene citrate or gonadotrophin treatment) since the last ART cycle and/or clomiphene citrate or gonadotrophin treatment prior to starting gonadotrophin releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist therapy.
  • Have a negative pregnancy test prior to beginning GnRH agonist therapy.
  • Be willing and able to comply with the protocol for the duration of the study. Have given written informed consent, prior to any study-related procedure not part of normal medical care, with the understanding that consent may be withdrawn by the subject at any time without prejudice to her future medical care.

Who cannot join

  • Had 2 previous ART cycles with a poor response to gonadotrophin stimulation, defined as less than or equal to (<=) 5 mature follicles and/or <=3 oocytes collected in any previous IVF cycle or hyper response, defined as >=25 oocytes retrieved.
  • Any medical condition, which in the judgement of the investigator may interfere with the absorption, distribution, metabolism or excretion of the drug. In case of doubt, the subject in question should be discussed with Serono's Therapeutic Director.
  • Had previous severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).
  • A body mass index (BMI) greater than (>) 30 kilogram per square meter (kg/m^2)
  • Any contraindication to being pregnant and/or carrying a pregnancy to term.
  • Extra-uterine pregnancy within the last 3 months.
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  • History of 3 or more miscarriages (early or late miscarriages) due to any cause.
  • Tumours of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland.
  • Ovarian enlargement or cyst of unknown aetiology.
  • Ovarian, uterine or mammary cancer.
  • A clinically significant systemic disease.
  • Known infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B or C virus.
  • Abnormal gynaecological bleeding of undetermined origin.
  • Known allergy or hypersensitivity to human gonadotrophin preparations.
  • Any active substance abuse or history of drug, medication or alcohol abuse in the past 5 years.
  • Entered previously into this study or simultaneous participation in another clinical trial

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

France1 site
  • Medical Information

    Paris

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About this study

Official title: A Phase IIIB/IV, Open Label Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of a Pre-defined, Fixed Dose of Gonal-f® (Filled-by-Mass in a Prefilled Pen) Based on Subject Baseline Characteristics, for Ovarian Stimulation in Subjects Undergoing in Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

Clinical validation of the assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment guidelines, which determine the optimal dose of recombinant human follicle stimulating hormone (r-hFSH) based on subject baseline characteristics/predictors of ovarian response.

Conditions
Infertility
Being tested
Gonal-f, Recombinant human chorionic gonadotrophin (r-hCG)
Keywords
Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), Infertility, Ovarian stimulation
Medical subject headings
Infertility

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Gonal-fDrug

    Also called follitropin alfa, Recombinant Human Follicle Stimulating Hormone (r-hFSH)

    GONAL-f (follitropin alfa) will be administered subcutaneously based on ART treatment guidelines, which determined the optimal dose of r-hFSH based on subject baseline characteristics/predictors of ovarian response throughout stimulation cycle.

  • Recombinant human chorionic gonadotrophin (r-hCG)Drug

    When at least 1 follicle greater than or equal to (>=) 18 millimeter (mm) and 2 follicles >=16 mm in diameter develop, 250 microgram (mcg) of recombinant human chorionic gonadotrophin (r-hCG) will be administered.

Study groups in NCT00249834
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Gonal-f 112.5 IUExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: Gonal-f; Drug: Recombinant human chorionic gonadotrophin (r-hCG)
Gonal-f 37.5 IUExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: Gonal-f; Drug: Recombinant human chorionic gonadotrophin (r-hCG)
Gonal-f 75 IUExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: Gonal-f; Drug: Recombinant human chorionic gonadotrophin (r-hCG)
Gonal-f 150 IUExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: Gonal-f; Drug: Recombinant human chorionic gonadotrophin (r-hCG)
Gonal-f 187.5 IUExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: Gonal-f; Drug: Recombinant human chorionic gonadotrophin (r-hCG)
Gonal-f 225 IUExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: Gonal-f; Drug: Recombinant human chorionic gonadotrophin (r-hCG)
Gonal-f 262.5 IUExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: Gonal-f; Drug: Recombinant human chorionic gonadotrophin (r-hCG)
Gonal-f 300 IUExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: Gonal-f; Drug: Recombinant human chorionic gonadotrophin (r-hCG)

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Number of Oocytes Retrieved

    Mean number of oocytes retrieved on the day of ovum pick up (OPU) was calculated. Oocyte retrieval was a technique used in in-vitro fertilization in order to remove oocytes from the ovary of the female, enabling fertilization outside the body. As per statistical analysis plan, efficacy analysis were performed for only those dose groups (Gonal-f 75 IU, Gonal-f 112.5 IU, Gonal-f 150 IU, Gonal-f 187.5 IU and Gonal-f 225 IU) which included more than 5 subjects.

    Measured: Ovum pick up day (34 to 38 hours post r-hCG administration)

Secondary outcomes (7)
  1. Total Dose of Recombinant Human Follicle Stimulating Hormone (r-hFSH)

    As per statistical analysis plan, efficacy analysis were performed for only those dose groups (Gonal-f 75 IU, Gonal-f 112.5 IU, Gonal-f 150 IU, Gonal-f 187.5 IU and Gonal-f 225 IU) which included more than 5 subjects.

    Measured: up to end of stimulation cycle (approximately 31 days)

  2. Mean Number of Ovarian Stimulation Days

    The mean number of stimulation days were determined based on the treatment administration information collected in the case report form. Ovarian stimulation included time from first r-hFSH injection (stimulation Day) until day on which r-hCG was administered (r-hCG day). As per statistical analysis plan, efficacy analysis were performed for only those dose groups (Gonal-f 75 IU, Gonal-f 112.5 IU, Gonal-f 150 IU, Gonal-f 187.5 IU and Gonal-f 225 IU) which included more than 5 subjects.

    Measured: up to end of stimulation cycle (approximately 31 days)

  3. Percentage of Cycles Cancelled Due to Excessive or Inadequate Response to r-hFSH

    As per statistical analysis plan, efficacy analysis were performed for only those dose groups (Gonal-f 75 IU, Gonal-f 112.5 IU, Gonal-f 150 IU, Gonal-f 187.5 IU and Gonal-f 225 IU) which included more than 5 subjects.

    Measured: up to end of stimulation cycle (approximately 31 days)

  4. Number of Subjects Needing Dose Adjustment

    Number of subjects needing increase in dose, decrease in dose or increase and decrease both in dose were reported. As per statistical analysis plan, efficacy analysis were performed for only those dose groups (Gonal-f 75 IU, Gonal-f 112.5 IU, Gonal-f 150 IU, Gonal-f 187.5 IU and Gonal-f 225 IU) which included more than 5 subjects.

    Measured: 6 days post r-hFSH treatment

  5. Mean Daily Recombinant Human Follicle Stimulating Hormone (r-hFSH) Dose

    As per statistical analysis plan, efficacy analysis were performed for only those dose groups (Gonal-f 75 IU, Gonal-f 112.5 IU, Gonal-f 150 IU, Gonal-f 187.5 IU and Gonal-f 225 IU) which included more than 5 subjects.

    Measured: up to end of stimulation cycle (approximately 31 days)

  6. Embryo Implantation Rate

    Embryo implantation rate was measured as the number of gestational sacs observed divided by the number of embryos transferred multiplied by 100. As per statistical analysis plan, efficacy analysis were performed for only those dose groups (Gonal-f 75 IU, Gonal-f 112.5 IU, Gonal-f 150 IU, Gonal-f 187.5 IU and Gonal-f 225 IU) which included more than 5 subjects.

    Measured: 35-42 days post r-hCG administration

  7. Overall Pregnancy Rate, Clinical Rate and Multiple Pregnancy Rate

    Overall pregnancy rate was defined as the percentage of subjects with serum beta-hCG levels greater than 10 IU/L. Clinical pregnancy rate was defined as the percentage of subjects with at least 1 ultrasound confirmed gestational sac, with or without foetal heart activity. Multiple pregnancy rate was defined as the percentage of subjects with more than 1 ultrasound confirmed gestational sac in the uterus with fetal heart activity. As per statistical analysis plan, efficacy analysis were performed for only those dose groups (Gonal-f 75 IU, Gonal-f 112.5 IU, Gonal-f 150 IU, Gonal-f 187.5 IU and Gonal-f 225 IU) which included more than 5 subjects.

    Measured: 35-42 days post r-hCG administration

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted7 Nov 2005 (estimated)
  2. Study start22 Sep 2004
  3. Primary completion16 Jan 2006
  4. Study completion16 Jan 2006

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
166 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00249834
Sponsor's protocol ID
25198
Acronym
CONSORT
Status last verified
Aug 2017
First submitted
4 Nov 2005
Last updated
30 Mar 2018

Publications

  • Olivennes F, Howles CM, Borini A, Germond M, Trew G, Wikland M, Zegers-Hochschild F, Saunders H, Alam V; CONSORT study group. Individualizing FSH dose for assisted reproduction using a novel algorithm: the CONSORT study. Reprod Biomed Online. 2009 Feb;18(2):195-204. doi: 10.1016/s1472-6483(10)60256-8.

    PubMed 19192339
  • Olivennes F, Howies CM, Borini A, Germond M, Trew G, Wikland M, Zegers-Hochschild F, Saunders H, Alam V. Individualizing FSH dose for assisted reproduction using a novel algorithm: the CONSORT study. Reprod Biomed Online. 2011 Feb;22 Suppl 1:S73-82. doi: 10.1016/S1472-6483(11)60012-6.

    PubMed 21575853

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Gonal-f and Recombinant human chorionic gonadotrophin (r-hCG) in people with Infertility, run by Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany at 1 site in France.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 13 inclusion and 16 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Mar 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in France. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 30 Mar 2018). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Number of Oocytes Retrieved (time frame: Ovum pick up day (34 to 38 hours post r-hCG administration)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00249834, which also lists 2 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 30 Mar 2018.

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