NCT05862805

Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to learn more about the role of blood clotting factor proteins and cells in menstrual (period) bleeding. The investigators are hoping to identify differences in these proteins and cells in the menstrual blood of individuals with heavy periods compared to menstruating individuals who do not have heavy periods.

Trial Health

77
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
70

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_1

Timeline
2mo left

Started Jul 2023

Typical duration for phase_1

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress95%
Jul 2023Jul 2026

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 8, 2023

Completed
9 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 17, 2023

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 12, 2023

Completed
2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

July 1, 2025

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 1, 2026

Expected
Last Updated

August 19, 2024

Status Verified

August 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

2 years

First QC Date

May 8, 2023

Last Update Submit

August 16, 2024

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

  • Total number of mRNA copies from HEEC culture of tPA

    The total number of mRNA copies of tPA in HEEC cultures from enrollment to 60 days.

    Enrollment to 60 days

  • Total number of mRNA copies from HEEC culture of PAI-1

    The total number of mRNA copies of PAI-1 in HEEC cultures from enrollment to 60 days.

    Enrollment to 60 days

  • Total number of mRNA copies from HEEC culture of TFPI

    The total number of mRNA copies of TFPI in HEEC cultures from enrollment to 60 days.

    Enrollment to 60 days

  • Change in the numerical score of Pictorial Blood Loss Assessment

    The change in the Pictorial Blood Loss Assessment Charts (PBACs) from baseline to 60 days. Participants will be asked to tally the number of pads and tampons, the level of saturation of menstrual blood on the pads or tampons, and the number of clots. Scores greater than 100 are considered diagnostic of heavy menstrual bleeding.

    Enrollment to 60 days

Study Arms (2)

Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants with heavy menstrual bleeding will provide daily samples of menstrual blood for a single cycle and undergo a single endometrial biopsy for HEEC culture.

Procedure: Sample Collection and Endometrial Biopsy

Regular Mensural Bleeding

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants with normal menstrual bleeding will provide daily samples of menstrual blood for a single cycle and undergo a single endometrial biopsy for HEEC culture.

Procedure: Sample Collection and Endometrial Biopsy

Interventions

Participants will provide daily samples of menstrual blood for a single cycle and undergo a single endometrial biopsy for HEEC culture.

Heavy Menstrual BleedingRegular Mensural Bleeding

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 45 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Regularly menstruating participants between 18-45 years of age

You may not qualify if:

  • Pregnancy within 3 months of enrollment
  • Lactating at the time of enrollment
  • Hormonal contraceptive use or use of the copper intrauterine device (IUD)
  • Antifibrinolytic use
  • Inherited or acquired bleeding disorder or anticoagulant use
  • Known structural cause of HMB
  • Inability to complete PBACs
  • Unwilling to refrain from sexual intercourse for the two weeks prior to endometrial biopsy

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

OHSU

Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Menorrhagia

Interventions

Specimen Handling

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Uterine HemorrhageUterine DiseasesGenital Diseases, FemaleFemale Urogenital DiseasesFemale Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy ComplicationsUrogenital DiseasesGenital DiseasesHemorrhagePathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsMenstruation Disturbances

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Clinical Laboratory TechniquesDiagnostic Techniques and ProceduresDiagnosisInvestigative Techniques

Central Study Contacts

Women's Health Research Unit Department of Ob/Gyn

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
OTHER
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 8, 2023

First Posted

May 17, 2023

Study Start

July 12, 2023

Primary Completion

July 1, 2025

Study Completion (Estimated)

July 1, 2026

Last Updated

August 19, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-08

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