Clinical trial • Phase IV • Other

Estradiol valerate for Subfertility

Phase IV trial of Estradiol valerate for Subfertility.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Other
Trial Disease
Subfertility
Trial Stage
Phase IV
Drug Modality
Small molecule

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
17-01-2025
First CTIS Authorization Date
22-01-2025

Trial design

Randomised, randomized comparison of frozen-thawed embryo transfer in a natural cycle versus an artificial cycle (no drug name/dose/schedule specified in part i text).-controlled Phase IV trial across 5 sites in Belgium.

Randomised
Yes
Comparator
Randomized comparison of frozen-thawed embryo transfer in a natural cycle versus an artificial cycle (no drug name/dose/schedule specified in Part I text).
Target Sample Size
554

Eligibility

Recruits 554 No vulnerable populations selected; trial enrols adult female participants (age 18-45); written informed consent is required. Subject information and informed consent forms are available (documents: L1_ICF DUT, L1_ICF FR, L1_ICF EN)..

Vulnerable Population
No vulnerable populations selected; trial enrols adult female participants (age 18-45); written informed consent is required. Subject information and informed consent forms are available (documents: L1_ICF DUT, L1_ICF FR, L1_ICF EN).

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- \tWomen undergoing FET after a first, second or third fresh IVF/ICSI cycle\n- \tSingle embryo transfer (SET) or Double embryo transfer (DET)\n- \tFemale age between 18-45 year\n- \tWomen having a natural ovulatory cycle (24-35 days)\n- \tNormal uterine cavity (fundal indentation at the cavity <10mm)\n- \tWritten informed consent"}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- \tUse of donor gametes\n- \tBMI > or equal to 35 kg / m2\n- \tAny contra-indication to estrogen or progesterone supplementation (e.g. history of thrombosis, prior or current hormone-sensitive malignancy…)"}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Clinical pregnancy rate with fetal heart beat","definition_or_measurement_approach":""}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Biochemical pregnancy rate, miscarriage rate, ectopic pregnancy rate, live birth rate, multiple pregnancy rate, adverse events, cycle cancellation rate, endometrial thickness, endometrial pattern, number of center visits to monitor FET cycle, cost analysis per cycle, patient satisfaction","definition_or_measurement_approach":""}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Obstetrical outcomes in case of pregnancy: gestational age, birth weight, incidence of pregnancy- induced hypertension, pre-eclampsia, placenta previa, placenta accrete/increta/percreta, abruptio placentae, postpartum hemorrhage (early, late)","definition_or_measurement_approach":""}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
554
Recruitment Window Months
91
Consent Approach
Written informed consent is required. Subject information and informed consent forms are available in Dutch (DUT), French (FR) and English (EN). Consent provided by the adult participant (female).

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
5
Total Number Of Participants
554

Belgium

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
17-01-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
22-01-2025
Processing Time Days
5
Number Of Sites
5
Number Of Participants
554

Sites

Site Name
Ziekenhuis Aan De Stroom
Department Name
gynaecology
Principal Investigator Name
Peter De loecker
Principal Investigator Email
peter.deloecker@zas.be
Contact Person Name
Peter De loecker
Contact Person Email
peter.deloecker@zas.be
Site Name
UZ Leuven
Department Name
gynaecology
Principal Investigator Name
Karen Peeraer
Principal Investigator Email
karen.peeraer@uzleuven.be
Contact Person Name
Karen Peeraer
Contact Person Email
karen.peeraer@uzleuven.be
Site Name
Jessa Ziekenhuis
Department Name
gynaecology
Principal Investigator Name
Sofie Hulsbosch
Principal Investigator Email
sofie.hulsbosch@jessazh.be
Contact Person Name
Sofie Hulsbosch
Contact Person Email
sofie.hulsbosch@jessazh.be
Site Name
Clinique Saint-Jean Kliniek Sint-Jan
Department Name
gynaecology
Principal Investigator Name
Luc Meeuwis
Principal Investigator Email
luc.meeuwis@uzleuven.be
Contact Person Name
Luc Meeuwis
Contact Person Email
luc.meeuwis@uzleuven.be
Site Name
Imelda
Department Name
gynaecology
Principal Investigator Name
Sofie Pelckmans
Principal Investigator Email
sofie.pelckmans@imelda.be
Contact Person Name
Sofie Pelckmans
Contact Person Email
sofie.pelckmans@imelda.be

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
UZ Leuven
Organisation Type
Hospital/Clinic/Other health care facility
Country Of Registered Address
Belgium

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
Progynova 2 mg dragerade tabletter
Active Substance
Estradiol valerate
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
Oral
Route
Oral
Authorisation Status
Authorised
Maximum Dose
8 mg
Investigational Product Name
Utrogestan 200 mg capsule molli vaginali
Active Substance
Progesterone, micronised
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
Vaginal
Route
Vaginal
Authorisation Status
Authorised
Maximum Dose
600 mg
Combination Treatment
Yes

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