A Clinical Study on Yasmin® vs. Marvelon® in Chinese Women Requiring Contraception
Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness in terms of prevention of pregnancy and safety of the oral contraceptive Yasmin and Marvelon on cycle control in healthy Chinese women
Description
The study has previously been posted by Schering AG, Germany. Schering AG, Germany has been renamed to Bayer Schering Pharma AG, Germany.
Bayer Schering Pharma AG, Germany is the sponsor of the trial.
Study Design
Allocation: Randomized, Control: Active Control, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Prevention
Conditions
Contraception
Intervention
Yasmin, Marvelon
Location
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China
Status
Completed
Source
Bayer
Results (where available)
Links
- Source: http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00185419
- Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on July 15, 2010
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Contraception, Barrier
Methods of contraception in which physical, chemical, or biological means are used to prevent the SPERM from reaching the fertilizable OVUM.
Contraception Behavior
Behavior patterns of those practicing CONTRACEPTION.
Contraception
Prevention of CONCEPTION by blocking fertility temporarily, or permanently (STERILIZATION, REPRODUCTIVE). Common means of reversible contraception include NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING METHODS; CONTRACEPTIVE AGENTS; or CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES.
Contraception, Immunologic
Contraceptive methods based on immunological processes and techniques, such as the use of CONTRACEPTIVE VACCINES.
Levonorgestrel
A synthetic progestational hormone with actions similar to those of PROGESTERONE and about twice as potent as its racemic or (+-)-isomer (NORGESTREL). It is used for contraception, control of menstrual disorders, and treatment of endometriosis.
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PubMed Articles
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Advance Provision of Emergency Contraception for Adolescents.
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