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AmenorrheaNCT00001275

Ovarian Follicle Function in Patients With Primary Ovarian Failure

An observational study of Amenorrhea and Hypoaldosteronism, run by Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

No proven therapy to restore ovarian function and fertility is available to patients with karyotypically normal spontaneous premature ovarian failure. We know that one-half of these patients have primordial follicles remaining in the ovary, and these follicles can function intermittently. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 42 years, women only
Conditions the study is for
Amenorrhea, Hypoaldosteronism, Hypogonadism
How many people
1,134 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
12 May 1991to 8 Feb 2017
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 42 years
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Women 18 to 42 years of age with primary ovarian insufficiency who meet the following requirements were candidates for recruitment to the study: 1) at least a four month history of oligo-amenorrhea not due to pregnancy, and 2) clearly elevated gonadotropins in the menopausal range on two separate occasions at least one month apart.

Who cannot join

  • Women with evidence for karyotypic, metabolic, toxic, or iatrogenic cause of the ovarian insufficiency were not candidates.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 9000 Rockville Pike

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892

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About this study

Official title: Ovarian Follicle Function in Patients With Primary Ovarian Insufficiency

No proven therapy to restore ovarian function and fertility is available to patients with karyotypically normal spontaneous premature ovarian failure. We know that one-half of these patients have primordial follicles remaining in the ovary, and these follicles can function intermittently. This is a diagnostic omnibus protocol that permits baseline clinical evaluation of patients with prematurem ovarian failure. The findings will determine patients' suitability for specifically focused therapeutic research protocols.

Read the detailed description

No proven therapy to restore ovarian function and fertility is available to patients with karyotypically normal spontaneous primary ovarian insufficiency. We know that more than one-half of these patients have primordial follicles remaining in the ovary, and these follicles can function intermittently. This protocol permitted baseline clinical evaluation of patients with primary ovarian insufficiency and ongoing observation of the natural history of the disorder. The protocol is now in the follow up and analysis phase and is not now recruiting new patients. Now a major aim of the protocol is to investigate large scale medical sequencing as a method by which to uncover mechanisms of primary ovarian insufficiency and to assist in the management of women with this condition. This will involve a community-based participatory research approach.

Keywords
Menopause, Estrogen, Infertility, Ovulation, Amenorrhea, Hypergonadotropic Hypogonadism, Young Women, Gonadal Steroid Deficiency, Mineralocorticoid Deficiency, Premature Ovarian Failure, POF
Medical subject headings
Amenorrhea, Hypoaldosteronism, Hypogonadism, Infertility, Primary Ovarian Insufficiency, Adrenal Insufficiency

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted4 Nov 1999 (estimated)
  2. Study start12 May 1991
  3. Study completion8 Feb 2017

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Enrolment
1,134 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00001275
Sponsor's protocol ID
910127
Other IDs
91-CH-0127
Status last verified
8 Feb 2017
First submitted
3 Nov 1999
Last updated
6 Oct 2017
Results posted
No

Publications

  • Nelson LM, Anasti JN, Kimzey LM, Defensor RA, Lipetz KJ, White BJ, Shawker TH, Merino MJ. Development of luteinized graafian follicles in patients with karyotypically normal spontaneous premature ovarian failure. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1994 Nov;79(5):1470-5. doi: 10.1210/jcem.79.5.7962345.

    PubMed 7962345
  • Anasti JN, Flack MR, Froehlich J, Nelson LM. The use of human recombinant gonadotropin receptors to search for immunoglobulin G-mediated premature ovarian failure. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1995 Mar;80(3):824-8. doi: 10.1210/jcem.80.3.7883837.

    PubMed 7883837
  • Kim TJ, Anasti JN, Flack MR, Kimzey LM, Defensor RA, Nelson LM. Routine endocrine screening for patients with karyotypically normal spontaneous premature ovarian failure. Obstet Gynecol. 1997 May;89(5 Pt 1):777-9. doi: 10.1016/s0029-7844(97)00077-x.

    PubMed 9166320

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Amenorrhea and Hypoaldosteronism, run by Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Oct 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00001275, which also lists 3 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 6 Oct 2017.

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