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NCT00291278 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

Effects of Endometriosis on Bone Mineral Density

A clinical trial of Endometriosis, sponsored by Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD).

Completed
Registry status
80
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT00291278 is a study of Endometriosis that has completed, run by Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). The registered enrollment target is 80 participants, below the 263-participant average among 48 other Endometriosis trials with a reported enrollment target (70% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT00291278, a study of Endometriosis, has completed, sponsored by Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD).

COMPLETED
Registry status
80 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This study will compare bone mass in women with a history of endometriosis, a disease in which the lining of the uterus grows on nearby tissues, to that of women who have not had endometriosis. Endometriosis may be treated with medication or surgery, or both. Because uterine tissue grows more when estrogen levels are high, medical treatment is designed to lower estrogen. Decreased estrogen, however, is often associated with weak bones and hot flashes. Also, women with endometriosis may have lower bone density as a consequence of their disease. This study will look at bone density in these women, particularly to see if areas other than the lower back may be affected. Regularly menstruating women between 40 and 50 years old, with or without a history of endometriosis, may be eligible for this study. Candidates are screened by telephone; women with endometriosis are asked to provide documentation of their endometriosis before beginning the study. Study participants undergo the following tests and procedures: * Medical history and blood sample collection * Questionnaires about exercise activity, calcium intake, menstrual cycle history, cigarette use and medication history * DEXA scan: This test evaluates the strength of the bones in the back, wrist, and hip. The DEXA scanner uses low-energy x-rays to determine bone density. Scans are done of the lower spine, upper thigh, hip, and the entire body. For the test, the subject lies on the scanning table. Each scan takes about 3 minutes, and the entire procedure may take as long as 1 hour.

Conditions Studied

Study Locations (1)

Maryland

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 9000 Rockville Pike - Bethesda

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 80 participants
Start Date 2006-02-07
Est. Completion 2009-02-10

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00291278

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00291278 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 80 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 263-participant average among 48 other Endometriosis trials with a reported enrollment target (70% lower). The listed sponsor is Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), which has 305 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Endometriosis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions.

NCT00291278 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Maryland.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00291278 about?

NCT00291278 is a clinical study titled "Effects of Endometriosis on Bone Mineral Density". This study will compare bone mass in women with a history of endometriosis, a disease in which the lining of the uterus grows on nearby tissues, to that of women who have not had endometriosis. Endometriosis may be treated with medication or surgery, or both. Because uterine tissue grows more when e...

What is the current status of trial NCT00291278?

This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 80 participants. The study started on 2006-02-07. Estimated completion is 2009-02-10.

What conditions does trial NCT00291278 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Endometriosis.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00291278?

This trial is sponsored by Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), which has 305 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00291278 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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