2024
Linzagolix therapy versus a placebo in patients with endometriosis-associated pain: a prospective, randomized, double-blind, Phase 3 study (EDELWEISS 3)
Donnez J, Becker C, Taylor H, Herrera F, Donnez O, Horne A, Paszkowski M, Petraglia F, Renner S, Patel A, Boolell M, Bestel E, Dolmans M. Linzagolix therapy versus a placebo in patients with endometriosis-associated pain: a prospective, randomized, double-blind, Phase 3 study (EDELWEISS 3). Human Reproduction 2024, 39: 1208-1221. PMID: 38648863, PMCID: PMC11144970, DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deae076.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNon-menstrual pelvic painAdd-back therapyEndometriosis-associated painPelvic painMonths of therapyPhase 3 studyGedeon RichterData monitoring boardDaily doseStatistically significant reductionPlacebo groupDouble-blindRoche DiagnosticsTreatment of endometriosis-associated painHormonal add-back therapyRates of hot flushesReduce dysmenorrheaGonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonistRisk of bone lossDATE OF FIRST PATIENT’S ENROLMENT:Overall pelvic painPublished phase 2Hypoestrogenic side effectsMonitoring boardCompared to placebo
2023
Assessing the Hepatic Safety of Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) in Reproductive-Aged Women
Siblini H, Al-Hendy A, Segars J, González F, Taylor H, Singh B, Flaminia A, Flores V, Christman G, Huang H, Johnson J, Zhang H. Assessing the Hepatic Safety of Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) in Reproductive-Aged Women. Nutrients 2023, 15: 320. PMID: 36678191, PMCID: PMC9861948, DOI: 10.3390/nu15020320.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsReproductive-aged womenLiver function testsUterine fibroidsUnexplained infertilityClomiphene citrateSerum liver function testsEpigallocatechin gallateSigns of drugSerum folate levelsGreen tea catechinsHepatic safetyPremenopausal womenProspective cohortDaily doseLiver injuryFunction testsTreatment armsLiver toxicityClinical studiesCommon causeFolate levelsEarly safety assessmentInterim analysisNormal rangeUse of EGCG