At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 3Completed· 860 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Piroxicam 40 mg +1 moredrug
Likely dose
Piroxicam 40 mgfrom record
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Piroxicam and Levonorgestrel Co-treatment for Emergency Contraception: Randomised Controlled Trial
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Piroxicam 40 mg and Levonorgestrel 1.5mg for Emergency Contraception. Completed, enrolled 860 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
This is a randomised controlled trial aimed at comparing the efficacy of levonorgestrel (LNG) co-administered with piroxicam or placebo for oral emergency contraception (EC). Piroxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly used as a pain-killer in inflammatory conditions. Efficacy will be measured as the percentage of pregnancies prevented.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsEmergency Contraception
CountriesHong Kong
CollaboratorsThe Family Planning Association of Hong Kong
Timeline
Phase 3CompletedFinished
20192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedAug 2018
Enrollment StartAug 2018
Primary CompletionOct 2022
TodayJul 2026
First PostedAug 3, 2018
Enrollment StartAug 20, 2018
Primary CompletionOct 5, 2022
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 4.1 yearsPosted 7.9 years ago
Interventions
Piroxicam 40 mgdrug
Additional co-treatment
Levonorgestrel 1.5mgdrug
Standard treatment