This phase II trial compares the effect of semaglutide and progestin to progestin alone in the prevention of endometrial cancer and uterine preservation in premenopausal women with obesity and endometrial hyperplasia (EH). Being significantly overweight is a risk factor for EH, and EH is a risk factor for endometrial cancer (a kind of uterine cancer). The increasing prevalence of obesity in premenopausal women has resulted in increasing rates of EH, and subsequently endometrial cancer. The removal of the uterus (hysterectomy) along with removal of the fallopian tubes and ovaries is 100% effective in preventing endometrial cancer, but this approach results in infertility. Semaglutide is a drug that is typically used for weight management while progestin is used for the prevention of pregnancy and treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding. Researchers think that combining semaglutide with progestin delivered through an intrauterine device (IUD) will not only assist with weight management, but also help treat AEH, while ensuring preservation of a patient's fertility. Giving semaglutide with progestin as compared to just progestin, may increase the likelihood of uterine preservation, sustain weight loss, enhance endometrial response to progestin, and improve quality of life in premenopausal women with endometrial hyperplasia who desire uterine preservation.
Additional locations may be listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for NCT05829460.
Locations matching your search criteria
United States
Missouri
Saint Louis
Siteman Cancer Center at Washington UniversityStatus: Active
Contact: Andrea R. Hagemann
Phone: 314-362-1763
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
I. To determine the efficacy of the combination of semaglutide 2.4 mg and progestin (levonorgestrel [LNG]-IUD) in allowing uterine preservation in premenopausal women with endometrial hyperplasia compared to LNG-IUD alone.
SECONDARY OBJECTIVE:
I. To determine the effect of the combination of semaglutide 2.4 mg and progestin on time to resolution of endometrial hyperplasia, hyperplasia-free survival or endometrial cancer-free survival (hyperplasia-free survival [HFS]), weight change, and quality of life compared to progestin alone.
EXPLORATORY OBJECTIVES:
I. To determine pregnancy rates of the combination of semaglutide 2.4 mg and progestin compared to progestin alone.
II. To determine the effect of semaglutide 2.4 mg, compared to standard progestin treatment, on endometrial and metabolomics biomarkers.
OUTLINE: This is a dose-escalation study of semaglutide.
ARM I: Patients receive semaglutide subcutaneously (SC) once a week (QW) and progestin via insertion of LNG-IUD per standard of care (SOC) at baseline. Treatment continues for up to 24 months in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients also participate in a telemedicine behavioral weight loss program delivered by a psychologist in a closed-group format by telephone or video over 60 minutes weekly for 12 visits. Patients also undergo endometrial biopsy and blood sample collection throughout the study.
ARM II: Patients receive placebo SC once a week and progestin via insertion of LNG-IUD per SOC at baseline. Treatment continues for up to 24 months in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients also participate in a telemedicine behavioral weight loss program delivered by a psychologist in a closed-group format by telephone or video over 60 minutes weekly for 12 visits. Patients also undergo endometrial biopsy and blood sample collection throughout the study.
Upon completion of study treatment, patients are followed up at 7 weeks and every 3 months for 2 years.
Lead OrganizationSiteman Cancer Center at Washington University
Principal InvestigatorAndrea R. Hagemann