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N/A N=11 Randomized Double-blind Diagnostic

The Effects of a Prostaglandin Inhibitor on Ovulation and the Menstrual Cycle

Ovulation (Follicular Rupture Yes/no) · Menstrual Cycles (Total Length, Bleeding Days) · Gonadotropin and Ovarian Hormone Levels (FSH, LH, E2, P)

Enrolled (actual)
11
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jul 2012
Primary outcome: Primary: Menstrual Cycle Length — 28.5; 27.2 Days

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Celebrex (Drug); Placebo (Drug)
Age
Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
Female
Sponsor
Oregon Health and Science University
Primary completion
Aug 2008

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Menstrual Cycle Length
28.5; 27.2

Summary

The investigators propose to test the hypothesis that the use of a prostaglandin inhibitor will result in premature luteolysis (ovulation failure) in women.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Age 18-35
  • Normal menstrual periods (24-35 days)
  • Good general health
  • Willing to use a non-hormonal form of contraception for the entire study (Acceptable forms of contraception include condoms, spermicide, sexual contact with a sterilized partner, subject is surgically sterile, same-sex partner, Copper IUD and abstinence)
  • Willing and able to return to clinic for bi-weekly blood tests

Exclusion Criteria

  • Pregnant or breast feeding
  • Polycystic ovarian disease
  • Gastrointestinal conditions (i.e.gastric ulcer)
  • Currently using birth control
  • Known allergy to aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) or Sulfa-drugs
  • Diabetes
  • Cardiac disease or hypertension
  • Moderate to severe heartburn (GERD)
  • Obesity (BMI greater than 30)
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00614406). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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