CompletedPhase 1

Pharmacokinetic Study of Makena® (Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate Injection, 250 mg/mL) and Its Metabolites in Blood

United States30 participantsStarted 2013-07

Plain-language summary

This study will evaluate the levels of hydroxyprogesterone caproate and it's metabolites in blood throughout pregnancy There will be 3 cohorts of subjects Cohort 1 (6 subjects) will have daily blood draws in the morning at approximately the same time each day for one week following their first dose of Makena and will have blood drawn immediately prior to 2 successive Makena doses during Epoch 1 (24 - 28 weeks) and Epoch 2 (32 - 36 weeks) Cohort 2 (8 subjects) will have blood drawn to determine the trough concentration 7 days after their first dose of Makena. Subjects will have daily blood draws for one week following a dose of Makena given in Epoch 1 (24 - 28 weeks) and blood drawn immediately prior to 2 successive doses during Epoch 2 (32 - 36 weeks) Cohort 3 (16 subjects) will have blood drawn to determine the trough concentration 7 days after their first dose of Makena. Subjects will have blood drawn immediately prior to 2 successive doses in Epoch 1 (24 - 28 weeks) and daily blood draws for one week following a dose of Makena given during Epoch 2 (32 - 36 weeks) A maximum of 10 subjects will be monitored on selected days following a completed course of Makena therapy to determine the terminal elimination phase.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years. * Singleton gestation. * Gestational age 16 weeks 0 days to 20 weeks 6 days. * Previous singleton spontaneous preterm delivery Exclusion Criteria: * Multifetal gestation. * Known major fetal anomaly or fetal demise. * Progestin treatment in any form in the 4 weeks prior to study entry. * Heparin therapy during current pregnancy or history of thromboembolic disease. * Maternal medical/obstetrical complications including hypertension requiring medication or seizure disorder. * uterine anomaly other than fibroids * Known hypersensitivity to hydroxyprogesterone caproate injection or its components. * Any significant medical disorder that, in the opinion of the investigator, would be a contraindication to the use of the drug or would preclude accurate evaluation of the subject's condition or outcome or compromise the subject's safety in the study.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Plasma concentrations of hydroxyprogesterone caproate and metabolites

Timeframe: First dose, 24 - 28 weeks gestation, 32 - 36 weeks gestation

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01899846

SponsorLumara Health, Inc.

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2014-08

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