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Phase 2 N=35 Randomized Prevention

Oophorectomy, Estrogen Therapy and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Young Women

Cardiovascular Risk Reduction

Enrolled (actual)
35
Serious AEs
11.4%
Results posted
Oct 2024
Primary outcome: Primary: Arterial Stiffness — 10.1; 14.8; 6.4; 12.7 mm Hg

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Interventions
Estradiol 100 Micrograms Patch (Drug); Estradiol Patch (Drug)
Age
Adult · 21+ yrs
Sex
Female
Sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Primary completion
Aug 2023

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Arterial Stiffness
10.1; 14.8; 6.4; 12.7; 16.8; 5.1
SECONDARY
Mean Blood Pressure Reactivity to Isometric Hand Grip Exercise
11.6; 11.4; 8.3; 11.7; 15.3; 10.7
SECONDARY
Mean Blood Pressure Reactivity to Cold Stress
22; 20; 20; 21; 25; 18
SECONDARY
Changes in Whole Body Fat
30712; 43363; 199936; 31868; 42660; 16735

Summary

Researchers are trying to assess the appropriate dose of estrogen for decreasing the risk of cardiovascular disease in women who have removal of their ovaries at a young age, before the age of 46 years.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Premenopausal women undergoing (or completion of a) bilateral oophorectomy for non-malignant diagnoses at Mayo Clinic, Rochester; or premenopausal women not undergoing the procedure for the timed control group
  • Currently between the ages of 21- 45 years
  • Able to participate fully in all aspects of the study
  • Able to understand and sign the informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

  • History of hepatic, renal, or hematological diseases
  • History of venous thromboembolism; peripheral vascular disease; coronary artery disease; stroke/neurovascular disease
  • Chemotherapy or radiation therapy in the preceding 3 months
  • Current tobacco use
  • Current use of medication that alters autonomic or vascular function (e.g. tricyclic antidepressants, α-blockers, β-blockers, etc.) or aromatase inhibitor/tamoxifen therapy
  • Contra-indication to estrogen use
  • Current or previous diagnosis of breast and endometrial cancer
  • For Timed Controls: Are currently pregnant or lactating, or are of child-bearing potential or are likely to become pregnant during the study and unwilling to use contraception; Acceptable forms include:Barrier methods (such as a condom or diaphragm) used with a spermicide (a foam, cream, or gel that kills sperm), Copper Intra Uterine Device, Hysterectomy, Tubal ligation, Abstinence (no sex)
  • Any condition or factor judged by the investigator to preclude participation in the study
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03815929). 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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