NCT00921011

Brief Summary

The study hypothesis (or theory) is that monthly loss of iron before menopause may reduce women's risk of hardening of the arteries, or atherosclerosis. This study uses noninvasive, noncontrast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of arteries in women entering menopause. This will help to determine if there is a correlation between iron accumulation and hardening of the arteries. In addition, blood levels of hormones will be measured to help show differences due to hormone levels vs. iron accumulation.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
177

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2009

Longer than P75 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 1, 2009

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 15, 2009

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 16, 2009

Completed
8.6 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 1, 2018

Completed
28 days until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 1, 2018

Completed
Last Updated

April 5, 2018

Status Verified

April 1, 2018

Enrollment Period

8.8 years

First QC Date

June 15, 2009

Last Update Submit

April 3, 2018

Conditions

Keywords

hypertensiondiabetessmokinghyperlipidemiaatherosclerosis risk

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • vessel wall changes over time that precede plaque buildup

    baseline, 1-year follow-up and 2-year follow-up

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • development of cardiovascular disease

    annually for 4 years after baseline visit

Study Arms (1)

Perimenopausal women

Women at the beginning stages of menopause

Eligibility Criteria

Age40 Years+
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodProbability Sample
Study Population

Perimenopausal women

You may qualify if:

  • women at least 40 yrs of age
  • between 1 and 6 menstrual cycles in the past 12 months
  • or more of the following risk factors: high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking
  • no known heart or vascular disease

You may not qualify if:

  • any known cardiovascular disease such as coronary disease, peripheral vascular disease, heart failure
  • contraindication to MRI scan (e.g. aneurysm clip, iron-containing metal)
  • NOTE that orthopedic hardware is usually MRI-compatible. We will go over detailed screening before enrollment.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

The Ohio State Univeristy Medical Center

Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

Location

Biospecimen

Retention: SAMPLES WITHOUT DNA

Serum, plasma

MeSH Terms

Conditions

AtherosclerosisHypertensionDiabetes MellitusSmokingHyperlipidemias

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

ArteriosclerosisArterial Occlusive DiseasesVascular DiseasesCardiovascular DiseasesGlucose Metabolism DisordersMetabolic DiseasesNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesEndocrine System DiseasesBehaviorDyslipidemiasLipid Metabolism Disorders

Study Officials

  • Subha V Raman, MD

    Ohio State University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor of Medicine

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 15, 2009

First Posted

June 16, 2009

Study Start

May 1, 2009

Primary Completion

February 1, 2018

Study Completion

March 1, 2018

Last Updated

April 5, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-04

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