NCT03718494

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate how blood flow to the brain affects cognition in women who are postmenopausal, and how the use of hormone therapy early in menopause might change brain function. The testing in this study will add to the knowledge about brain aging in women. Researchers will determine if blood flow to the brain, brain structure, and cognition differences among women who took hormones in the past as part of Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study (KEEPS; NCT00154180), are currently taking hormones, or never took menopausal hormones.

Trial Health

87
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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
299

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2019

Typical duration for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

6 active sites

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 23, 2018

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 24, 2018

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 22, 2019

Completed
3.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 1, 2022

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 1, 2022

Completed
Last Updated

July 17, 2023

Status Verified

July 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

3.3 years

First QC Date

October 23, 2018

Last Update Submit

July 13, 2023

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

  • Aβ PET SUVR

    This measure is derived from a PET imaging study that images the deposition of the amyloid plaques of Alzheimer's disease in the brain

    4 years

  • WMH volume

    This measure is derived from an MRI study that images the brain structure. WMH is measured from specific regions of the brain that are vulnerable to cerebrovascular disease related injury.

    4 years

  • Regional cortical thickness

    This measure is derived from an MRI study that images the brain structure. The cortical thickness is measured from specific regions of the brain that are vulnerable to Alzheimer's disease related neurodegeneration.

    4 years

  • AV-1451

    This measure is derived from a PET imaging study that images the deposition of the tau protein of Alzheimer's disease in the brain

    4 years

  • Global cognitive function

    This measurement is derived from multiple neuropsychometric tests that measure various cognitive abilities.

    4 years

Study Arms (2)

Menopausal Hormone Therapy (mHT) Group

Women that participated in and completed the KEEPS study (NCT00154180) that were randomized to receive menopausal hormone therapy (mHT) will have a follow up brain Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging (F-18 Florbetapir PET or F-18 AV-1451 PET) and cognitive function testing.

Diagnostic Test: Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)Diagnostic Test: F-18 Florbetapir Positron Emission Tomography (PET) ImagingDiagnostic Test: F-18 AV-1451 Positron Emission Tomography (PET) ImagingOther: Neuropsychological Testing

Placebo Group

Women that participated in and completed the KEEPS study (NCT00154180) that were randomized to receive placebo treatment will have a follow up brain Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging (F-18 Florbetapir PET or F-18 AV-1451 PET) and cognitive function testing.

Diagnostic Test: Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)Diagnostic Test: F-18 Florbetapir Positron Emission Tomography (PET) ImagingDiagnostic Test: F-18 AV-1451 Positron Emission Tomography (PET) ImagingOther: Neuropsychological Testing

Interventions

Performed on a single 3T system and sequences will be acquired in a single sitting with an exam time under 45 minutes.

Menopausal Hormone Therapy (mHT) GroupPlacebo Group

After a 50-minute uptake period, the patient will be positioned on the scanner bed with instructions to remain motionless. Injection of 10 mCi of 18F-Florbetapir (target dose 370 MBq, range 296 - 444 MBq) given. A helical CT image will be obtained at 50 minutes after injection of 18F-Florbetapir, followed by a 20-minute PET acquisition consisting of four 5-minute dynamic frames.

Menopausal Hormone Therapy (mHT) GroupPlacebo Group

Intravenous bolus injection of approximately 370 MBq (10 mCi) of 18F- AV-1451 (approved under IND 124449). PET/CT image acquisition will include a low dose CT and then a 20-minute PET acquisition starting at 50-60 minutes after injection of 18F-T807 and will be performed as 4, 5-minute frames that will then be summed into one static frame. Serial frames will allow for adjustment in the case of patient motion.

Menopausal Hormone Therapy (mHT) GroupPlacebo Group

A comprehensive battery of standardized neuropsychological tests administered by trained personnel.

Menopausal Hormone Therapy (mHT) GroupPlacebo Group

Eligibility Criteria

Age49 Years - 72 Years
Sexfemale(Gender-based eligibility)
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Women that participated in the Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study (KEEP; NCT00154180) and completed brain imaging or cognitive testing and indicated that it would be acceptable to contact them for future research opportunities.

You may qualify if:

  • Participated in the original KEEPS trial.
  • Able to understand study procedures.
  • Willing to sign an authorization of consent in order to participate in this study.

You may not qualify if:

  • Women who have contraindications to MRI or PET for safety reasons, such as an MRI-incompatible implant or claustrophobia.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (6)

Banner Health

Phoenix, Arizona, 85032, United States

Location

University of California San Francisco

San Francisco, California, 94158, United States

Location

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut, 06520, United States

Location

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

Location

Columbia University

New York, New York, 10027, United States

Location

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States

Location

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Alzheimer Disease

Interventions

Diagnostic ImagingNeuropsychological Tests

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

DementiaBrain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System DiseasesTauopathiesNeurodegenerative DiseasesNeurocognitive DisordersMental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Diagnostic Techniques and ProceduresDiagnosisPsychological TestsBehavioral Disciplines and Activities

Study Officials

  • Kejal Kantarci, M.D.

    Mayo Clinic

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor of Radiology, Cons-Research Neuroradiology

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 23, 2018

First Posted

October 24, 2018

Study Start

May 22, 2019

Primary Completion

September 1, 2022

Study Completion

September 1, 2022

Last Updated

July 17, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-07

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Study data will be de-identified and transferred to the Mayo Clinic and UW through secure file transfer protocols. Data will be stored at each institution's data center.

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