PerimenopauseNCT01325389
Myo-inositol Plus Melatonin in Perimenopausal Women
A study testing Myo-Mel in people with Perimenopause, run by AGUNCO Obstetrics and Gynecology Centre at 1 site in Italy.
Trial summary
Menopause is the milestone of a more broaden condition that can last up to 10 years. The first menopausal symptoms usually appear around the age of 42 and are characterized by a gradual decline in thyroid and gonadal function with a progressive increase of plasmatic luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 42 to 48 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Perimenopause
- What is being tested?
- Myo-Mel
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- Not given
- Where
- 1 siteItaly
- Study dates
- Start not givento not given
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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 42 to 48 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- FSH between 15 and 50 IU/ml on the 5th day of the menses
- Oligomenorrhea
Who cannot join
- -
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Italy1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
AGUNCO
Rome, 00155
Gianfranco Carlomagno, Ph.D., gianfranco.carlomagno@gmail.com
Gianfranco Carlomagno, Ph.D
About this study
Official title: Effects of Myo-inositol Plus Melatonin in Perimenopausal Women
Menopause is the milestone of a more broaden condition that can last up to 10 years. The first menopausal symptoms usually appear around the age of 42 and are characterized by a gradual decline in thyroid and gonadal function with a progressive increase of plasmatic luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) levels.
Recent studies have shown that myo-inositol and melatonin play a major role in ovarian homeostasis. In particular, it has been demonstrated that myo-inositol and/or melatonin supplementation lead to an increase of oocyte quality.
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Additional studies focused on postmenopausal women have shown that myo-inositol is able to ameliorate the metabolic syndrome that often affects these patients, thus reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).
The aim of the present study is to evaluate whether myo-inositol and melatonin might play a positive role in regulating hormonal levels during menopausal onset.
- Conditions
- Perimenopause
- Being tested
- Myo-Mel, Placebo
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Myo-MelDietary supplement
PlaceboDietary supplement
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Myo+Mel | Experimental | Patients are treated with 2g of myo + 3mg of melatonin daily Receives: Dietary Supplement: Myo-Mel |
| Placebo | Placebo comparator | Not described Receives: Dietary Supplement: Placebo |
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 Mar 2011 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (5)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for PerimenopauseStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Investigator
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- AGUNCO Obstetrics and Gynecology Centre
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01325389
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Myo+MEL_peri_women
- Status last verified
- Mar 2011
- First submitted
- 28 Mar 2011
- Last updated
- 29 Mar 2011
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Publications
Papaleo E, Unfer V, Baillargeon JP, Fusi F, Occhi F, De Santis L. RETRACTED: Myo-inositol may improve oocyte quality in intracytoplasmic sperm injection cycles. A prospective, controlled, randomized trial. Fertil Steril. 2009 May;91(5):1750-1754. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.01.088. Epub 2008 May 7.
PubMed 18462730Rizzo P, Raffone E, Benedetto V. Effect of the treatment with myo-inositol plus folic acid plus melatonin in comparison with a treatment with myo-inositol plus folic acid on oocyte quality and pregnancy outcome in IVF cycles. A prospective, clinical trial. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2010 Jun;14(6):555-61.
PubMed 20712264Giordano D, Corrado F, Santamaria A, Quattrone S, Pintaudi B, Di Benedetto A, D'Anna R. Effects of myo-inositol supplementation in postmenopausal women with metabolic syndrome: a perspective, randomized, placebo-controlled study. Menopause. 2011 Jan;18(1):102-4. doi: 10.1097/gme.0b013e3181e8e1b1.
PubMed 20811299Tamura H, Nakamura Y, Korkmaz A, Manchester LC, Tan DX, Sugino N, Reiter RJ. Melatonin and the ovary: physiological and pathophysiological implications. Fertil Steril. 2009 Jul;92(1):328-43. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.05.016. Epub 2008 Sep 18.
PubMed 18804205Tamura H, Takasaki A, Miwa I, Taniguchi K, Maekawa R, Asada H, Taketani T, Matsuoka A, Yamagata Y, Shimamura K, Morioka H, Ishikawa H, Reiter RJ, Sugino N. Oxidative stress impairs oocyte quality and melatonin protects oocytes from free radical damage and improves fertilization rate. J Pineal Res. 2008 Apr;44(3):280-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-079X.2007.00524.x.
PubMed 18339123
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Mar 2011. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Myo-inositol Plus Melatonin in Perimenopausal Women
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01325389
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Myo+MEL_peri_women
- Conditions
- Perimenopause
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Lead sponsor
- AGUNCO Obstetrics and Gynecology CentreUniversity, hospital or other
- First posted
- 29 Mar 2011 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Menopause is the milestone of a more broaden condition that can last up to 10 years. The first menopausal symptoms usually appear around the age of 42 and are characterized by a gradual decline in thyroid and gonadal function with a progressive increase of plasmatic luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) levels.
Recent studies have shown that myo-inositol and melatonin play a major role in ovarian homeostasis. In particular, it has been demonstrated that myo-inositol and/or melatonin supplementation lead to an increase of oocyte quality.
Additional studies focused on postmenopausal women have shown that myo-inositol is able to ameliorate the metabolic syndrome that often affects these patients, thus reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).
The aim of the present study is to evaluate whether myo-inositol and melatonin might play a positive role in regulating hormonal levels during menopausal onset.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, investigator)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Myo+Mel | Experimental | Dietary Supplement: Myo-MelPatients are treated with 2g of myo + 3mg of melatonin daily |
| Placebo | Placebo comparator | Dietary Supplement: Placebo |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 42 to 48 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- FSH between 15 and 50 IU/ml on the 5th day of the menses
- Oligomenorrhea
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- -
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Myo-Mel | Dietary supplement | Myo+Mel |
| Placebo | Dietary supplement | Placebo |
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 Mar 2011.
- Background: PubMed 18462730Papaleo E, Unfer V, Baillargeon JP, Fusi F, Occhi F, De Santis L. RETRACTED: Myo-inositol may improve oocyte quality in intracytoplasmic sperm injection cycles. A prospective, controlled, randomized trial. Fertil Steril. 2009 May;91(5):1750-1754. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.01.088. Epub 2008 May 7.
- Background: PubMed 20712264Rizzo P, Raffone E, Benedetto V. Effect of the treatment with myo-inositol plus folic acid plus melatonin in comparison with a treatment with myo-inositol plus folic acid on oocyte quality and pregnancy outcome in IVF cycles. A prospective, clinical trial. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2010 Jun;14(6):555-61.
- Background: PubMed 20811299Giordano D, Corrado F, Santamaria A, Quattrone S, Pintaudi B, Di Benedetto A, D'Anna R. Effects of myo-inositol supplementation in postmenopausal women with metabolic syndrome: a perspective, randomized, placebo-controlled study. Menopause. 2011 Jan;18(1):102-4. doi: 10.1097/gme.0b013e3181e8e1b1.
- Background: PubMed 18804205Tamura H, Nakamura Y, Korkmaz A, Manchester LC, Tan DX, Sugino N, Reiter RJ. Melatonin and the ovary: physiological and pathophysiological implications. Fertil Steril. 2009 Jul;92(1):328-43. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.05.016. Epub 2008 Sep 18.
- Background: PubMed 18339123Tamura H, Takasaki A, Miwa I, Taniguchi K, Maekawa R, Asada H, Taketani T, Matsuoka A, Yamagata Y, Shimamura K, Morioka H, Ishikawa H, Reiter RJ, Sugino N. Oxidative stress impairs oocyte quality and melatonin protects oocytes from free radical damage and improves fertilization rate. J Pineal Res. 2008 Apr;44(3):280-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-079X.2007.00524.x.
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Referral and contact
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Myo-Mel in people with Perimenopause, run by AGUNCO Obstetrics and Gynecology Centre at 1 site in Italy.
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 2 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Mar 2011. 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 Italy. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Each site lists its own contact: choose the nearest one under Trial locations. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01325389, which also lists 5 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 29 Mar 2011; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.