Evaluating SHR7280 tablets for treating heavy menstrual bleeding in women with uterine fibroids

A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel Group, Placebo-controlled Phase II/III Clinical Study to Explore the Optimal Therapeutic Dose of SHR7280 Tablets and the Efficacy and Safety of SHR7280 Tablets in Subjects With Menorrhagia for Uterine Fibroids

This study is testing if SHR7280 tablets can help women aged 18 to 49 with heavy menstrual bleeding caused by uterine fibroids feel better.

Quick facts

• Phase: Phase2; Phase3
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 357 (estimated)
• Ages: 18 Years to 49 Years
• Sex: Female
• Sponsor: Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. (Industry-sponsored)
• Locations: 1 site (Beijing, Beijing Municipality)
• Trial ID: NCT05442827 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to assess the efficacy and safety of SHR7280 tablets in women aged 18 to 49 who experience heavy menstrual bleeding due to uterine fibroids. The study is divided into two phases: Phase II focuses on determining the optimal effective dose of SHR7280, while Phase III compares the selected dose against a placebo to evaluate its effectiveness in reducing menstrual bleeding. Participants will undergo screening to confirm the presence of uterine fibroids and heavy menstrual bleeding, and will be monitored throughout the trial for safety and efficacy outcomes.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are non-menopausal women aged 18 to 49 with confirmed uterine fibroids and heavy menstrual bleeding.

Not a fit: Patients with excessive menstrual bleeding due to causes other than uterine fibroids or those with a history of significant depression may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly reduce menstrual bleeding and improve the quality of life for women suffering from uterine fibroids.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have explored treatments for uterine fibroids, but the specific approach of SHR7280 is novel and has not been widely tested.

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

1. The informed consent has been signed and dated;
2. Non-menopausal women between the ages of 18 and 49 (including 18 and 49);
3. Single or multiple uterine fibroids were confirmed by ultrasound examination during screening, and the maximum diameter of at least one fibroid was ≥2 cm;
4. Heavy menstrual bleeding measured by the alkaline hematin method during screening;
5. 3 months before screening, the subject's menstrual cycle is 21-38 days, and the period is no more than 14 days;
6. The pregnancy test was negative on the day of screening visit and randomization;
7. Human papillomavirus (HPV) testing should be added for subjects who have cervical cytology at the time of screening visit and whose TCT results are atypical squamous cells (ASC-US) of uncertain significance, or who test negative for high-risk HPV.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Excessive menstrual bleeding and anemia caused by other reasons;
2. A history of depression or clinically significant depression;
3. Have a history of drug abuse, drug dependence;
4. History of smoking and alcohol abuse within 3 months prior to screening;
5. A history of delivery, breastfeeding and miscarriage within 6 months prior to screening;
6. Patients who received myomectomy within 3 months before screening, and patients who received uterine artery embolization, or high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) ablation within 6 months before screening;
7. Patients who underwent endometrial resection within 1 year prior to screening;
8. Patients with severe infection (one organ or whole body infection caused by pathogenic microorganism, and failure or death of the organ or multiple organs caused by infection), severe trauma (ISS ≥16 points) or major surgery (grade III/IV surgery in Surgical Classification Catalogue) within 6 months prior to screening;
9. Previous clinical major systemic disease, endocrine or metabolic abnormalities;
10. Having past or current thromboembolic disease or having a risk factor for thromboembolic disease (stage 2 only);
11. Previous history of malignant tumors such as ovary, breast, uterus, liver, hypothalamus and pituitary gland;Known or suspected sex hormone-dependent malignancies;
12. Any pre-existing disease or symptom (e.g., chronic intestinal disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis) that may affect systemic functioning of the body and may affect absorption, excessive accumulation, metabolism, or change the excretion pattern of the test drug;
13. Persons with prior known serious mental illness or inability to understand the purpose, methods, etc. of the clinical trial, and who did not follow the study procedures;
14. Live (attenuated) vaccine (other than influenza vaccine) received within 1 month prior to screening or planned during the trial;
15. Other reasons that the investigator considered inappropriate for participation in the study.
16. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) ≥25U/L during screening;
17. Hb \< 6 g/dL during screening;
18. Moderate to severe liver impairment during screening, including aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), or bilirubin (unless Gilbert's diagnosis is known) ≥2.0 times the upper limit of the reference range;
19. During screening, endometrial biopsy should be performed if endometrial thickness \> 18 mm is indicated by gynecological ultrasound or if the investigator deems it necessary. Endometrial histological abnormalities indicated by endometrial biopsy should be performed (only in the first stage).
20. Active pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) during screening;
21. QTcF≥450ms during screening;
22. Infectious disease screening resultshave clinical significance;
23. 6 months before enrollment, endometrial biopsy revealed significant endometrial histological abnormalities;If the subject has no sexual life history or the investigator determines that it is not necessary, the subject may be exempted (stage 2 only);
24. Two or more blood transfusions within 9 months prior to enrollment, or requiring transfusion therapy within 2 months prior to enrollment, or having any condition requiring immediate transfusion;
25. 1 month before admission, she used any drugs that inhibited or induced liver metabolism of drugs (liver drug enzyme inhibitors such as chloramphenicol, allopurinol,ketoconazole, fluoroquinolones, etc., and liver drug enzyme inducers such as carbamazepine, dexamethasone, phenobarbital, phenytoin sodium, rifamequine);
26. Participants in and enrolled in clinical trials of any drug or medical device within 3 months prior to enrollment, or who were still in the follow-up period of a clinical study or within 5 half-lives of the tested drug prior to screening, whichever is longer.

Where this trial is running

Beijing, Beijing Municipality

• Peking University First Hospital — Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China (Recruiting)

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Zhenyi Zhu

Conditions Uterine Fibroids With Menorrhagia