A Bioequivalence Study of Drospirenone (3 mg) + Ethinyl Estradiol (0.03 mg) Tablets Relative to Yasmin® in Healthy Thai Female Volunteers Under Fasting Condition
Drospirenone+ Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets-Test product
+ Drospirenone+ Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets-Reference product
Basic Science Study
Summary
Study start date: March 5, 2024
Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.This clinical trial is focused on comparing a new generic version of a birth control pill containing Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol with the well-known brand, Yasmin®. The study involves healthy Thai female volunteers and aims to see if the new generic version is absorbed into the body at the same rate and extent as Yasmin® when taken under fasting conditions. This is important because it helps to ensure that the new generic alternative is as safe and effective as the original product, potentially providing more affordable options for women seeking birth control. Participants in the study will take a single dose of either the generic or Yasmin® tablets following an overnight fast. The study uses a crossover design, meaning each participant will try both versions of the medication at different times. Blood samples will be taken at various intervals to measure how much of the drug is absorbed and how long it stays in the body. The study will also monitor for any potential side effects. The goal is to confirm that the new generic product performs similarly to Yasmin®, ensuring it is a viable alternative for consumers.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.32 patients to be enrolled
Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.Basic Science Study
Eligibility
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.Female
Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.From 18 to 55 Years
Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.Healthy volunteers allowed
If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Willingness to provide written informed consent prior to participate in the study. 2. Healthy Thai female subjects are between 18 to 55 years of age. 3. The Body Mass Index (BMI) ranges from 18.5 to 30 kg/m2. 4. Comprehensive of the nature and purpose of the study and compliance with the requirement of the entire protocol and allow investigators to draw 7 mL of blood for monitoring subjects' safety after the completion of the study. 5. Negative urine pregnancy test for women and no breast-feeding. 6. Absence of significant diseases or clinically significant abnormal laboratory values on the laboratory evaluations, medical history or surgery during the screening. Some of the laboratory values e.g. Complete blood count etc. that out of the normal range will be carefully considered by physician. Exclusion Criteria: 1. History or evidence of allergy or hypersensitivity to Drospirenone or Ethinyl Estradiol or any related drugs or any of the excipients of this product. 2. Subject with B.P. is Systolic B.P \<90, ≥140 mm/Hg, Diastolic B.P \<60, ≥90 mm/Hg, pulse rate \>100 beats per minute. 3. Serum bilirubin greater than 1.5 times the upper limit of reference range (ULRR).\* 4. Serum creatinine greater than 1.5 times the upper limit of reference range (ULRR).\* 5. Alanine amino transferase (ALT) or aspartate amino transferase (AST) greater than 2 times the upper limit of reference range (ULRR).\* 6. Positive of hepatitis B or C virus. 7. Have more than one abnormal EKG, which is considered as clinically significant. \* 8. History or evidence of heart (heart attack, angina pectoris), renal, hepatic disease, adrenal insufficiency, pulmonary obstructive disease, bronchial asthma, hypertension, vascular disease (deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, venous thromboembolism, stroke, transient ischemic attack), migraine with aura, diabetics with vascular complications, metabolic disorder, or glaucoma 9. History or Family history of VTE in a first degree relative under the age of 45. 10. History of abnormal vaginal bleeding or coagulopathy. 11. History or Family history in a first degree of breast cancer. 12. History or evidence of gastrointestinal disorder likely to influence drug absorption or previous GI surgery other than appendectomy. 13. Any major illness in the past 3 months or any significant ongoing chronic medical illness. 14. History of psychiatric disorder or depression 15. History of regular alcohol consumption exceeding 7 drinks/week for females (1 drink = 5 ounces (150 mL) of wine or 12 ounces (360 mL) of beer or 1.5 ounces (45 mL) of hard liquor) and cannot stop at least 2 days before the study drug administration and until the completion of each period of the study. 16. History of usually smoking (more than 10 cigarettes per day within past 1 year), if moderate smokers (less than 10 cigarettes per day) cannot stop at least 7 days before the study drug administration and until the completion of each period of the study. 17. High caffeine consumption (more than 5 cups of coffee or tea per day) and cannot stop at least 2 days before the study drug administration and until the completion of each period of the study. 18. History of pomelo or grapefruit or grapefruit products consumption and cannot stop at least 7 days before the study drug administration and until the completion of each period of the study. 19. History of St. John's Wort products consumption and cannot stop at least 28 days before the study drug administration and until the completion of the study. 20. Positive drug abused test in urine (Benzodiazepines, Marijuana (THC), Methamphetamine, Cocaine and Opioids). 21. Receipt of any prescription drug therapy within 14 days or 5 half-lives (whichever longer) preceding the first dose of study medication or over-the-counter (OTC) drugs or herbal medicines/food supplement within 7 days or hormonal methods of contraception within 28 days (Depo-Provera must be discontinued at least 6 months) prior to receiving the first dose of study medication. 22. History of difficulty in accessibility of veins in left and right arm. 23. Blood donation (one unit or 450 mL) within the past 3 months before the study. 24. Participation in any clinical study within the past 3 months before the study. 25. Subjects who are unwilling or unable to comply with the lifestyle guidelines described in this protocol. (\* Depend on decision of principal investigator and/or clinical investigator)
Study Plan
Find out more about all the medication administered in this study, their detailed description and what they involve.2 intervention groups are designated in this study
This study does not include a placebo group
Treatment Groups
Group I
ExperimentalGroup II
ExperimentalStudy Objectives
Primary Objectives
Secondary Objectives