FibroidPhase 4NCT02361879
Ulipristal Acetate Versus GnRH Analogue Treatment Before Hysteroscopic Resection of Uterine Leiomyoma
A Phase 4 study testing ulipristal acetate and Leuprolide acetate in people with Fibroid, run by University Magna Graecia at 1 site in Italy.
Trial summary
The uterine leiomyoma is the most common female benign disease. Submucosal fibroid are about 10%, they distort the endometrial cavity causing heavy and/or irregular bleeding (AUB) and infertility. Hysteroscopic removal of submucosal myomas improves this conditions. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 55 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Fibroid
- What is being tested?
- ulipristal acetate and Leuprolide acetate
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine, Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 146 participants
- Where
- 1 siteItaly
- Study dates
- Feb 2015to Sep 2017
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
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 55 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Inclusion Criteria: submucosal leiomyoma, symptoms of menomethrorragia, menstrual disorder, infertility, pelvic pain.
Exclusion Criteria: intramural or subserosal leiomyomas, endometrial hyperplasia with atypia, history of uterine surgery
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Italy1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Azienda Ospedaliera Pugliese-Ciaccio
Catanzaro, Catanzaro, 88100
Fulvio Zullo, MD,PhD, 00390961883234, zullo@unicz.it
Roberta Venturella, MD
About this study
The uterine leiomyoma is the most common female benign disease. Submucosal fibroid are about 10%, they distort the endometrial cavity causing heavy and/or irregular bleeding (AUB) and infertility. Hysteroscopic removal of submucosal myomas improves this conditions. GnRH analogues are commonly used before hysteroscopic myomectomy to make surgery easier and safer, but they are expensive, have potential side effects and lack a robust evidence base to support this practice. Ulipristal acetate treatment was able and faster to control in 90% of cases uterine bleeding associated with fibroids than GnRH agonists. UPA significantly improved quality of life and pain reduction.
Read the detailed description
The uterine leiomyoma is the most common benign tumor of the female genital tract. The myomas are usually clinically apparent in 25% of patients. Submucosal fibroid are about 10% of all uterine myoma; they distort the endometrial cavity causing heavy and/or irregular bleeding (AUB) and infertility. According to the degree of myometrial penetration, the European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (ESGE) classified submucosal myomas in Type 0 (totally intracavitary fibroids), Type I (<50% myometral penetration), or Type II (>50% myometral penetration).
Hysteroscopic removal of submucosal myomas improves menorrhagia and AUB. GnRH analogues are commonly used before hysteroscopic myomectomy to make surgery easier and safer, but they are expensive, have potential side effects and lack a robust evidence base to support this practice. A recent meta-analysis of data demonstrated that symptomatic relief in patients undergoing surgery was similar either following pre-operative GnRH-a administration or without GnRH-a administration, mainly due to the persistence of abnormal bleeding due to the protrusion of the myoma into the uterine cavity.
In recent studies, Ulipristal acetate treatment was able to control uterine bleeding associated with fibroids in more than 90% of cases. Moreover, it controlled bleeding faster than GnRH agonists, with median times to amenorrhea of 5-7 days in patients receiving UPA compared to 21 days in patients receiving a GnRH agonist. It was demonstrated that UPA significantly improved also quality of life. Pain, as measured by the visual analogue scale, showed a degree of relief similar to that achieved for postoperative pain with narcotic and non-narcotic analgesics. This pain reduction is related to the high amenorrhea rate during treatment (severe bleeding being responsible for uterine contractions and prostaglandin secretion). No sub-analysis have been conducted on submucosal fibroids but, according to our experience, this subgroup of myomas may be the one who most benefits from the administration of UPA.
- Conditions
- Fibroid
- Being tested
- ulipristal acetate, Leuprolide acetate
- Keywords
- fibroids, gnrh analogue, ulipristal acetate, hysteroscopy
- Medical subject headings
- Leiomyoma
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
ulipristal acetateDrug
Also called Esmya
5 mg/day will be administered starting from day 1 of the cycle and up to three months later
Leuprolide acetateDrug
Also called Enantone 11.25
One dose of 11.25 GnRH analogue depot will be administered in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle (days 21-24)
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Ulipristal acetate | Experimental | Womens will be treated with 5 mg/day of oral ulipristal acetate for 3 months Receives: Drug: ulipristal acetate |
| Leuprolile acetate | Active comparator | women will be treated with 1 IM injection of leuprolide acetate 11,25 mg in in the luteal phase Receives: Drug: Leuprolide acetate |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Uterine bleeding assessed by pictorial blood-loss assessment chart (PBAC)
To compare the proportion of controlled uterine bleeding in patients with submucous myoma preoperatively treated by ulipristal acetate or by GnRh-a
Measured: 90 days after the beginning of the treatment
Secondary outcomes (4)
Feasibility of myoma hysteroscopic resection (VAS score)
Surgeon experience about the hysteroscopy
Measured: Within 2 hours after the end of the hysteroscopy
Operative time
It will be expressed in minutes
Measured: Within 2 hours after the end of the hysteroscopy
Haemoglobin concentration
It will be expressed in mg/dL
Measured: The day before and 3 hours after the hysteroscopy
Fluid absorption
It will be expressed in mL
Measured: Within 2 hours after the end of the hysteroscopy
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted12 Feb 2015 (estimated)
- Study startFeb 2015
- Primary completionSep 2017 (estimated)
- Study completionSep 2017 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for FibroidStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Triple blind
- Who is masked
- Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 146 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University Magna Graecia
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Fulvio Zullo, University Magna Graecia
- Investigators
- Fulvio Zullo, MD,PhD, Study director, Magna Graecia University of CatanzaroRoberta Venturella, MD, Principal investigator, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02361879
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- UPA and hysteroscopy
- Status last verified
- Nov 2016
- First submitted
- 2 Feb 2015
- Last updated
- 18 Nov 2016
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 18 Nov 2016. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Ulipristal Acetate Versus GnRH Analogue Treatment Before Hysteroscopic Resection of Uterine Leiomyoma
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02361879
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- UPA and hysteroscopy
- Conditions
- Fibroid
- Keywords
- fibroids, gnrh analogue, ulipristal acetate, hysteroscopy
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 146 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University Magna GraeciaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Feb 2015
- Primary completion
- Sep 2017 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Sep 2017 (estimated)
- First posted
- 12 Feb 2015 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The uterine leiomyoma is the most common female benign disease. Submucosal fibroid are about 10%, they distort the endometrial cavity causing heavy and/or irregular bleeding (AUB) and infertility. Hysteroscopic removal of submucosal myomas improves this conditions. GnRH analogues are commonly used before hysteroscopic myomectomy to make surgery easier and safer, but they are expensive, have potential side effects and lack a robust evidence base to support this practice. Ulipristal acetate treatment was able and faster to control in 90% of cases uterine bleeding associated with fibroids than GnRH agonists. UPA significantly improved quality of life and pain reduction.
Detailed description
The uterine leiomyoma is the most common benign tumor of the female genital tract. The myomas are usually clinically apparent in 25% of patients. Submucosal fibroid are about 10% of all uterine myoma; they distort the endometrial cavity causing heavy and/or irregular bleeding (AUB) and infertility. According to the degree of myometrial penetration, the European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (ESGE) classified submucosal myomas in Type 0 (totally intracavitary fibroids), Type I (<50% myometral penetration), or Type II (>50% myometral penetration).
Hysteroscopic removal of submucosal myomas improves menorrhagia and AUB. GnRH analogues are commonly used before hysteroscopic myomectomy to make surgery easier and safer, but they are expensive, have potential side effects and lack a robust evidence base to support this practice. A recent meta-analysis of data demonstrated that symptomatic relief in patients undergoing surgery was similar either following pre-operative GnRH-a administration or without GnRH-a administration, mainly due to the persistence of abnormal bleeding due to the protrusion of the myoma into the uterine cavity.
In recent studies, Ulipristal acetate treatment was able to control uterine bleeding associated with fibroids in more than 90% of cases. Moreover, it controlled bleeding faster than GnRH agonists, with median times to amenorrhea of 5-7 days in patients receiving UPA compared to 21 days in patients receiving a GnRH agonist. It was demonstrated that UPA significantly improved also quality of life. Pain, as measured by the visual analogue scale, showed a degree of relief similar to that achieved for postoperative pain with narcotic and non-narcotic analgesics. This pain reduction is related to the high amenorrhea rate during treatment (severe bleeding being responsible for uterine contractions and prostaglandin secretion). No sub-analysis have been conducted on submucosal fibroids but, according to our experience, this subgroup of myomas may be the one who most benefits from the administration of UPA.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Triple blind (care provider, investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Ulipristal acetate | Experimental | Drug: ulipristal acetateWomens will be treated with 5 mg/day of oral ulipristal acetate for 3 months |
| Leuprolile acetate | Active comparator | Drug: Leuprolide acetatewomen will be treated with 1 IM injection of leuprolide acetate 11,25 mg in in the luteal phase |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 55 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| ulipristal acetateAlso: Esmya5 mg/day will be administered starting from day 1 of the cycle and up to three months later | Drug | Ulipristal acetate |
| Leuprolide acetateAlso: Enantone 11.25One dose of 11.25 GnRH analogue depot will be administered in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle (days 21-24) | Drug | Leuprolile acetate |
Primary outcome
Uterine bleeding assessed by pictorial blood-loss assessment chart (PBAC)
Time frame: 90 days after the beginning of the treatment
To compare the proportion of controlled uterine bleeding in patients with submucous myoma preoperatively treated by ulipristal acetate or by GnRh-a
4 secondary outcomes
Feasibility of myoma hysteroscopic resection (VAS score)
Time frame: Within 2 hours after the end of the hysteroscopy
Operative time
Time frame: Within 2 hours after the end of the hysteroscopy
Haemoglobin concentration
Time frame: The day before and 3 hours after the hysteroscopy
Fluid absorption
Time frame: Within 2 hours after the end of the hysteroscopy
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 18 Nov 2016.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Fulvio Zullo, MD,PhD study director
Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro
Roberta Venturella, MD principal investigator
Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 4 study testing ulipristal acetate and Leuprolide acetate in people with Fibroid, run by University Magna Graecia at 1 site in Italy.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 Nov 2016. 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 Italy. 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?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Fulvio Zullo, MD,PhD (00390961883234, zullo@unicz.it), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Uterine bleeding assessed by pictorial blood-loss assessment chart (PBAC) (time frame: 90 days after the beginning of the treatment). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 18 Nov 2016; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.