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Recombinant Human Relaxin (rhRlx) in Pregnant Women Scheduled for Induction of Labor

Information source: BAS Medical
Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on June 20, 2008
Link to the current ClinicalTrials.gov record.

Condition(s) targeted: Labor, Induced

Intervention: recombinant human relaxin (Drug)

Phase: Phase 2

Status: Completed

Sponsored by: BAS Medical

Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s):
Sam Teichman, MD, Study Director, Affiliation: Chief Medical Officer of BAS Medical, Inc.

Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of rhRlx for cervical ripening, when compared to a placebo.

Clinical Details

Official title: A Phase II Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel Group Study of the Safety, Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy of Intravenous Recombinant Human Relaxin (rhRlx) in Pregnant Women Scheduled for Induction of Labor

Study design: Treatment, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Control, Parallel Assignment, Safety/Efficacy Study

Primary outcome: Cervical ripening

Secondary outcome: Progression to active labor and delivery

Detailed description: A multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose escalation study of healthy female subjects at ≥ 40 weeks gestation and who are scheduled for induction. A dose-escalation portion of the study is followed by a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled portion of the study. The endpoints include cervical ripening, as well as progression to labor and delivery.

Eligibility

Minimum age: 18 Years. Maximum age: 40 Years. Gender(s): Female.

Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria:

- Age between 18 and 40 years

- Normal pregnancy

- At least 40 weeks of gestation

- Otherwise healthy

Exclusion Criteria:

- Anemia or hypertension

- Presence of chronic disease

- Endometriosis

- Known fetal anomaly

- Substance abuse

- History of cancer

Locations and Contacts

D.O. Ott Research Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation

Novosibirsk State Medical Academy, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation

Evidence CPR, Saint Petersburg 199034, Russian Federation

Additional Information

Starting date: November 2005
Last updated: April 21, 2008

Page last updated: June 20, 2008

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