Clinical trials: Estrogens
Anorexia Nervosa
Effects of Anorexia Nervosa on Peak Bone Mass
Teenage girls with anorexia nervosa (AN) are at risk for low bone density and low rates of bone accrual, raising concerns regarding acquisition of peak bone mass, an important determinant of future bone health and fracture risk.
- Trial name
- NCT01301183
- Testing
- RhIGF-1 with transdermal 17-beta estradiol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Menopause, Irritable Mood
Estrogen Variability and Irritability During the Menopause Transition
Women in the menopause transition (perimenopause) experience substantial day-to-day variability in estradiol and have a 2-4-fold increase in major depression risk.
- Trial name
- NCT05388656
- Testing
- Estradiol Patch, 0.1 mg/24 Hours Weekly Transdermal Film, Extended Release, Progesterone 200 mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Menopausal Depression
Effects of Estrogen and Hot Flashes on Mood in Postmenopausal Women
This protocol is a controlled study of estradiol therapy in early postmenopausal women with and without frequent hot flashes that will be used to determine whether hot flashes are an important intermediary in the generation of…
- Trial name
- NCT01126801
- Testing
- Estradiol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Memory Loss, Cognitive Changes
Aging and Estrogen on Cortical Function
This study will focus on how estrogen affects parts of the brain associated with memory and how the effect of estrogen is altered with aging in postmenopausal women.
- Conditions
- Memory Loss, Cognitive Changes, Postmenopausal Symptoms
- Trial name
- NCT01268046
- Testing
- Estradiol oral capsule, transderman estrogen patch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
Estrogen and Diabetes
Diabetes has recently been referred to as "the epidemic of the 21st century". The reason why women with type 1 diabetes have a 2-3 fold greater risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared to men with type 1 diabetes is…
- Trial name
- NCT03436992
- Testing
- Antioxidant Cocktail, Resveratrol
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 143 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Augusta University
Arterial Stiffening, Aging
Sex Hormones and Atherosclerosis Prevention in Perimenopausal Women
The purpose of this study is to find out why women's arteries stiffen as they go through menopause, and how this is affected by estrogen loss.
- Conditions
- Arterial Stiffening, Aging, Menopause
- Trial name
- SHAPE (NCT00608062)
- Testing
- GnRHant - Ganirelix acetate, Transdermal estradiol patch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 155 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Healthy
The Effects of Aging and Estrogen on the Pituitary
The purpose of this study is to study the effects of aging and estrogen on the brain. Specifically, this study will examine how the hypothalamus signals the pituitary gland to secrete reproductive hormones and how that changes…
- Trial name
- NCT00386022
- Testing
- GnRH, NAL-GLU GnRH antagonist, Estrogen patch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Atrophic Vaginitis
A Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of Low Dose Vaginal Estrogens in the Treatment of Atrophic Vaginitis
Atrophic vaginitis is a common problem that occurs in up to 40% of postmenopausal women. The main symptoms are dryness, itching and burning in and around the vagina. These symptoms in turn can cause pain with intercourse.
- Trial name
- NCT00816556
- Testing
- Estriol, Estradiol valerate, Vanicream Lite
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maire Mac Bride
Menopause, Depression
Brain Imaging Study in Menopausal Women With and Without Major Depressive Disorder
The purpose this study is to measure cortical gama-aminobutyric acid levels (GABA) levels in menopausal women with major depressive disorder and healthy subjects using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS).
- Trial name
- NCT00626340
- Testing
- MDD diagnosis and Estrogen treatment, MDD diagnosis and Fluoxetine treatment, MDD diagnosis with both Estrogen and Fluoxetine treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Menopause, Osteoporosis
Using Soy Estrogens to Prevent Bone Loss and Other Menopausal Symptoms
The purpose of this study is to determine if soy-derived phytoestrogens (naturally occurring compounds similar to estrogen) can prevent bone loss and other menopausal symptoms in women who have recently gone through menopause.
- Conditions
- Menopause, Osteoporosis, Osteopenia
- Trial name
- SPARE (NCT00076050)
- Testing
- Soy isoflavones
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 248 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Insulin Sensitivity, Cardiovascular Risk
Oral Contraceptives, Insulin Resistance and Cardiovascular Risk Profile in Pre-Menopausal Women
Birth control pills are the most commonly used method of birth control. The purpose of this research study is to examine whether birth control pills change heart disease risk and how the body handles blood sugar when given to…
- Conditions
- Insulin Sensitivity, Cardiovascular Risk, Perimenopausal Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT01475513
- Testing
- Ortho Cyclen®
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Menopause
Estrogen and Serotonin on Changing Brain Chemistry
The aim of this study is to examine the effects of estrogen and serotonin on cognition, emotional processing, and brain activation.
- Trial name
- NCT01208324
- Testing
- estrogen patch, Amino acids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Contraception
Synthetic vs Natural Estrogen in Combined Oral Contraception
The main objective of the study is to compare the metabolic effects of natural estradiol and synthetic ethinylestradiol used in combined oral contraception in healthy women.
- Trial name
- SYLVI (NCT02352090)
- Testing
- Ethinyl estradiol / dienogest, Estradiol valerate / dienogest, Dienogest
- Where
- 2 sites in Finland
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Helsinki University Central Hospital
Menopause
Raising Insulin Sensitivity in Post Menopause
The purpose of this study is to find out if a novel drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration [Duavee™, Pfizer, Inc] for treatment of postmenopausal symptoms (vaginal dryness and hot flashes) and prevention of…
- Trial name
- RISE (NCT02274571)
- Testing
- TSEC (Tissue-selective estrogen complexes)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Obesity
Effects of Estrogen Deficiency on Energy Expenditure
Menopause is associated with weight gain, but the reasons why are not clear. In this study, the investigators will determine if reducing estrogen levels causes a decrease in the ability of the body to produce heat.
- Trial name
- NCT01846728
- Testing
- Estrogen suppression
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Premenopause, Healthy
Effect of Race on Gonadotropin Responses
The purpose of this study is to attempt to determine why estrogen levels are increased in African-American women as compared to Caucasian women by evaluating estrogen feedback on the brain.
- Trial name
- NCT00455962
- Testing
- Estradiol steroid infusion, Progesterone steroid infusion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Healthy
Role of Endogenous Estrogen in Growth-Hormone Regulation in Postmenopausal Women
Participants are being asked to take part in this research study to learn why growth hormone(GH) levels decline when estrogen production falls at the time of menopause.
- Trial name
- NCT01186796
- Testing
- Fulvestrant
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Postmenopause, Aging
Postmenopausal Women Estrogen and Progesterone Infusion
The purpose of the study is to study the effects of aging, estrogen and progesterone on the brain. Specifically, we want to look at how the hypothalamus and pituitary (two small glands in the brain) respond to estrogen.
- Trial name
- NCT00455741
- Testing
- Estradiol infusion, Progesterone infusion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Postmenopause
A Study of the Effect of Estrogen on Estrogen Receptor Biomarkers in Healthy Postmenopausal Women (0000-094)(COMPLETED)
This study will develop a model for the assessment of successful activation/engagement of estrogen receptor beta using salivary biomarkers.
- Trial name
- NCT00799708
- Testing
- Comparator: Estrace
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
HIV, Prophylaxis
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)- Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy (GAHT) Interactions in TGW
This is a research study to determine the best way to dose Truvada®, an oral medication licensed to be taken as Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent HIV infection, in transgender women who are also taking feminizing…
- Conditions
- HIV, Prophylaxis, Transgender
- Trial name
- NCT04760691
- Testing
- Truvada alone, Truvada plus Leuprolide 11.25mg intramuscular injection, Truvada plus Estradiol 1 mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University