open-label extension study to zpe-202

Conditions: Endometriosis

Summary: this study is a phase 2, open-label extension study of 12 mg proellex for 2 treatment cycles, each with a 16 week active dosing period. endometriosis pain, dysmenorrhea, non-menstrual pelvic pain and dyspareunia (bbss) as well as use of pain medications, and vaginal bleeding intensity will be recorded using an electronic diary and visual analog scale (vas) pain assessment will be utilized. all subjects will have completed an off-drug interval (odi) prior to starting treatment. visit 1 will be scheduled within a week before the next expected menses (+/- 2 days), following the off-drug interval. subjects will receive 2 cycles of treatment separated by an off-drug interval (odi), after which they will be followed until menses has returned. during the follow-up period subjects will continue to record study information in the electronic diary. the final follow-up visit will be scheduled after blood flow has stopped.


Eligibility criteria:
inclusion criteria: * successful completion of protocol zpe-202, or subject who withdrew from zpe-202 for lack of efficacy after completion of at least 28 days of double-blind treatment (after visit 3) * agreement not to attempt to become pregnant during the trial * women of child-bearing potential must be willing to use double-barrier contraception during the study and for 30 days after discontinuation of study medication. acceptable double-barrier methods are: male condom with spermicide; male condom with diaphragm; diaphragm containing spermicide plus additional intra-vaginal spermicide * has a negative pregnancy test at visit 1 * is available for all treatment and follow-up visits exclusion criteria: * subject is pregnant or lactating or is attempting or expecting to become pregnant during the 6-7 month study period * concurrent use of any testosterone, progestin, androgen, estrogen, anabolic steroids, dehydroepiandrosterone (dhea) or hormonal products for at least 2 weeks prior to visit 1. * presence of intramural fibroids that impact the endometrial stripe, submucosal fibroids (any size), or endometrial polyps. subserosal and intramural fibroids with no impact on the endometrial stripe are acceptable. * presence of endometrioma(s) * present history or condition that causes non-endometriosis related dyspareunia (e.g. vulvar vestibulitis). * past or present history of thrombophlebitis or thromboembolic disorders. * known or suspected carcinoma of the breast or reproductive organs. * cervical dysplasia classified as atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ascus) associated with high-risk human papilloma virus (hpv) or low/high grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (lgsil or hgsil). * known active infection with hiv, hepatitis a, b or c. * endometrial stripe ≥18 mm in thickness at visit 1. * subject is currently taking cimetidine or spironolactone. * clinically significant abnormal findings on screening examination and laboratory assessments or any condition which in the opinion of the investigator would interfere with the participant's ability to comply with the study instructions or endanger the participant if she took part in the study.