Clinical trials: Menstruation Disorders
Exercise-related Amenorrhea
Fat Mediated Modulation of Reproductive and Endocrine Function in Young Athletes
One aim of this study is to determine changes in body composition and hormones that differentiate athletes who stop getting their periods versus those who continue to get their periods and non-athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT00946192
- Testing
- Transdermal 17Beta-estradiol, progesterone, Ethinyl Estradiol + Desogestrel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 121 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Dysmenorrhea, Menstrual Pain
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) Response and Central Sensitization of Pain in Women With Dysmenorrhea
Menstrual pain is the most common gynecological complaint and the leading cause of school and work absences in reproductive-age girls and women.
- Conditions
- Dysmenorrhea, Menstrual Pain, Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
- Trial name
- NCT05900336
- Testing
- Sodium Naproxen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mclean Hospital
Dysmenorrhea
Efficacy and Safety Study of Lidocaine Vaginal Gel for Recurrent Dysmenorrhea (Painful Periods)
The purpose of this study is to determine whether lidocaine vaginal gel is safe and effective for preventing or reducing the severity of dysmenorrhea (painful menstrual periods) compared to placebo (inactive gel).
- Trial name
- Lidocaine 04 (NCT00651313)
- Testing
- Lidocaine
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Juniper Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Cystitis, Interstitial, Dysmenorrhea
Chronic Pain Risk Associated With Menstrual Period Pain
The purpose of this study is to determine if some women with dysmenorrhea (painful periods) are at higher future risk of developing chronic pelvic pain (CPP) and if oral contraceptives (OC) can be used to reverse this chronic…
- Conditions
- Cystitis, Interstitial, Dysmenorrhea, Migraine Disorders, Pelvic Pain
- Trial name
- CRAMPP (NCT02214550)
- Testing
- cyclic microgestin 1/20, continuous microgestin 1/20
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 353 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Endeavor Health
Amenorrhea
Determination of the Lowest, Safe and Effective Dose of Proellex
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of five different doses of Proellex on menses, ovulation, liver function, and steady state exposure in women of reproductive age.
- Trial name
- NCT01187043
- Testing
- Proellex
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Repros Therapeutics Inc.
PCOS
Theca Cell Function in Adolescents With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
In women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the cardinal physiological abnormality is excessive ovarian androgen production marked by increased serum testosterone (T) and androstenedione (A) levels.
- Trial name
- NCT01154192
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, recombinant human chorionic gonadotropin (r-hCG)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Impact of Metformin in Teens With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) on Oral Contraceptive Therapy
Oral contraceptives are known to improve menstrual cycles and symptoms in PCOS, however may increase cholesterol. Metformin, a drug to improve insulin resistance, may benefit metabolic state.
- Trial name
- NCT00283816
- Testing
- Metformin, Oral Contraceptive Pill, Lifestyle Management Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Emotional Processing and Oxytocin Mechanisms in Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: A Pilot Study
This research study will look at brain and symptom differences among women with severe premenstrual mood symptoms. One goal of this study is to look at the effects of taking a nasal spray containing oxytocin (a hormone made in…
- Trial name
- NCT02508103
- Testing
- Oxytocin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Depression, Major Depressive Disorder
Single Session of tACS in a Depressive Episode
Purpose: Investigating the effects of non-invasive transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) on healthy participants and participants with mood disorders.
- Conditions
- Depression, Major Depressive Disorder, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Depressive Episode
- Trial name
- SSDE (NCT03449979)
- Testing
- XCSITE100 Stimulator tACS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Menorrhagia, Metrorrhagia
Tamoxifen to Reduce Unscheduled Bleeding in New Users of the Levonorgestrel-releasing Intrauterine System (LNG-IUS)
This study evaluates the ability of tamoxifen to improve frequent or prolonged bleeding in new users of the 52mg levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device (IUD).
- Conditions
- Menorrhagia, Metrorrhagia, Medicated Intrauterine Devices
- Trial name
- NCT02824224
- Testing
- Tamoxifen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Weight Loss, Anovulation
Evaluation of Ovarian Morphology and Function in Overweight Women During Weight Loss
The objective of this study is to explore the effects of weight loss on body composition, metabolic status, reproductive hormones, and ovarian follicle development in obese women with regular menstrual cycles versus obese women…
- Conditions
- Weight Loss, Anovulation, Amenorrhea, Infertility
- Trial name
- NCT01785719
- Testing
- Commercial Weight Loss Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 79 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cornell University
Alcohol Abuse
Sex Differences in Risk for Alcohol Abuse
This study will determine the neural and hormonal mechanisms underlying sex differences in sensitivity to the disinhibiting effects of alcohol in heavy drinkers.
- Trial name
- NCT04543942
- Testing
- Alcohol, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mark Fillmore
Menorrhagia
Copper IUD Treatment Observation Study
Studies indicate that bleeding irregularities and dysmenorrhea are common reasons for copper IUD method discontinuation. Some evidence suggests that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) can help improve bleeding…
- Trial name
- CITROS (NCT02519231)
- Testing
- Naproxen
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Estrogen Deficiency, Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
Atherosclerosis, Immune Mediated Inflammation and Hypoestrogenemia in Young Women
The purpose of this study is to determine whether young women with functional hypothalamic amenorrhea (premenopausal HypoE) is associated with risk factors for pre-clinical cardiovascular disease (CVD).
- Conditions
- Estrogen Deficiency, Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, Endothelial Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT03018366
- Testing
- 17beta Estradiol, Progesterone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Dysmenorrhea
A Comparison Study of Pain Relief From Dysmenorrhea Between the Vipon Tampon and Ibuprofen
The purpose of this study is to compare the Vipon tampon with ibuprofen in relieving pain in women with dysmenorrhea. Subjects completed a total of 4 treatment intervals; each subject was randomized to use the VIPON as their…
- Trial name
- NCT00951561
- Testing
- Vipon, Ibuprofen
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 115 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Another Way Products
Iron Deficiency Anemia, Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Alternate Day Versus Daily Oral Iron Therapy in Adolescents
Iron deficiency anemia affects over half of girls and young women with heavy periods and is the most common cause of anemia worldwide.
- Conditions
- Iron Deficiency Anemia, Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- Trial name
- NCT05007899
- Testing
- Ferrous sulfate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Migraine, Migraine;Menstrual
The Effect of Topiramate on Etonogestrel Concentrations in Contraceptive Implant Users
A prospective, non-inferiority study to evaluate the pharmacokinetic effect of topiramate on serum Etonogestrel (ENG) levels in contraceptive implant users.
- Conditions
- Migraine, Migraine;Menstrual, Contraception
- Trial name
- NCT03335163
- Testing
- Topiramate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
PMS, Menstrual Pain
Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Elix's Cycle Balance and Its Impact on PMS and Menstrual Symptoms
This is an open-label observational single-group clinical trial to study the efficacy of a commercially available dietary supplement and its effect on common PMS and menstrual symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT05145257
- Testing
- Elix Cycle Balance
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zenchi, Inc.
Menstruation Disturbances
Investigation of Female Reproductive Hormone Dynamics During Adolescence
Irregular menstrual cycles are common in girls for several years after their first menstrual period. The cause of abnormal menstrual cycles during this time is not well-understood.
- Trial name
- NCT02486757
- Testing
- micronized progesterone, transdermal estradiol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Migraine
Prospective Survey of Menstrual Migraine & Prevention With Eletriptan
Women are followed prospectively for 3 months, recording headaches, other symptoms, and menstrual periods. Those with menstrual migraine are treated perimenstrually with eletriptan for 3 months.
- Trial name
- NCT00259649
- Testing
- eletriptan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh