How VX-407 interacts with common birth control pills
Official title: A Phase 1, Open-label Drug Interaction Study to Evaluate the Effect of VX-407 on the Pharmacokinetics of Combined Oral Contraceptives
Run by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated · NCT07792408 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether VX-407 affects how birth control pills work in people with ADPKD.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 1 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 148 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 1 site (Montreal) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | March 11, 2027 |
| Study ends | March 20, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 30, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07792408 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, BMI 18–30 kg/m2, weight >50 kg, not pregnant or planning pregnancy during the study period.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals who cannot safely take VX-407 or who are pregnant, nursing, or planning pregnancy during or soon after the study may not receive benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This Phase 1 study evaluates the pharmacokinetics, safety, and tolerability of VX-407 when taken with combined oral contraceptives. Participants receive VX-407 alongside LNG/EE, NGM/EE, NET/EE, or DRSP/EE, with careful monitoring of drug levels and any adverse effects. The trial helps determine if dosing or contraceptive effectiveness could be impacted when VX-407 is used concurrently with these medications. Eligibility includes adults with BMI 18–30 kg/m2 and body weight over 50 kg; key exclusions include recent febrile illness and pregnancy or plans for pregnancy during or shortly after the study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, findings may clarify safe co-use of VX-407 with common birth control methods.
How similar studies have gone: Pharmacokinetic studies combining investigational drugs with oral contraceptives have shown variable interactions; this study seeks to define the profile for VX-407.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Key Inclusion Criteria: * Body mass index (BMI) of 18.0 to 30.0 kilogram per meter square (kg/m\^2), inclusive * A total body weight of greater than (\>) 50 kg Key Exclusion Criteria: * History of febrile illness within 5 days before the first dose of study drug * Pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant during the study or within 90 days after the last dose of study drug Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria will apply.
Where it's running
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Altasciences - Beaumont Clinic Montreal
Montreal, Canada Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Medical Information
- Email: medicalinfo@vrtx.com
- Phone: 617-341-6777
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.