Visanne Post-approval Observational Study (VIPOS)

This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified August 2012 by Center for Epidemiology and Health Research, Germany
Sponsor:
Collaborator:
Bayer
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Juergen Dinger, MD, PhD, Center for Epidemiology and Health Research, Germany
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01266421
First received: December 23, 2010
Last updated: August 15, 2012
Last verified: August 2012

December 23, 2010
August 15, 2012
December 2010
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  • Anemia [ Time Frame: Within 6 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
    Medical intervention for anemia induced by cyclical bleeding disturbances (anemia)
  • Depression [ Time Frame: Within 6 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
    First time occurence of clinically relevant depression, or worsening of existing depression
Same as current
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Visanne Post-approval Observational Study (VIPOS)
International Active Surveillance Study of Medication Used for the Treatment of Endometriosis: Visanne Post-approval Observational Study

The study assesses safety aspects of Dienogest (DNG) 2mg/day (Visanne) used as endometriosis therapy and of other hormonal treatments for endometriosis.

Endometriosis is a common, chronic, gynecological disease characterized by pain and impaired fertility. It causes chronic inflammation, ovarian cyst formation, fibrosis and adhesions. Symptoms seem to respond to decreased circulating estrogen. The mainstay of medical treatment is hormonal induced anovulation and a reduction in endogenous estrogen production.

Medications for endometriosis such as Danazol and GnRH agonists have clinically relevant side-effects limiting treatment duration with these medications to 6-12 months.

Dienogest (DNG) is a 19-nortestosterone derivative progestogen. DNG 2mg/day is a reliable and effective treatment for dysmenorrhea, premenstrual pain, dyspareunia and diffuse pelvic pain associated with endometriosis.

Two important class effects of progestogens are the induction of bleeding disturbances and their influence on mood disturbance. It is not known what influence DNG will have on bleeding disturbances associated with endometriosis, particularly over a longer time frame.

In addition, women who suffer from endometriosis are at high risk of developing depressive symptoms. It is difficult to differentiate if depressive symptoms are causally associated with progestogen use or sequela of the disease process.

This study investigates the safety of DNG for endometriosis with regard to medical interventions for anemia and worsening of depressive symptoms associated with the disease. It is a prospective, controlled, non-interventional cohort study with two cohorts: users of DNG and users of other medications for the treatment of endometriosis. The study will be implemented in several European countries.

Observational
Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
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Non-Probability Sample

Women using medications for the treatment of endometriosis

Endometriosis
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  • Dienogest (DNG)
    Women using DNG for the treatment of endometriosis
  • Other medications
    Women using hormonal medications other than DNG for the treatment of endometriosis
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*   Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline.
 
Recruiting
25000
December 2016
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Inclusion Criteria:

  • Women using a newly prescribed regimen for endometriosis (first-time users or switchers)
  • Women who are willing to participate in this long-term follow-up study

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Women who are not cooperative/available for follow-up
  • Women with a language barrier
Female
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Contact: Anita Assmann, MSc +49 30 945 101 30 assmann@zeg-berlin.de
Contact: Klaas Heinemann, PhD, MD, MBA +49 30 945 101 24 k.heinemann@zeg-berlin.de
Germany
 
NCT01266421
ZEG2010_03
Yes
Juergen Dinger, MD, PhD, Center for Epidemiology and Health Research, Germany
Center for Epidemiology and Health Research, Germany
Bayer
Principal Investigator: Juergen C Dinger, PhD, MD Center for Epidemiology and Health Research
Center for Epidemiology and Health Research, Germany
August 2012

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