Recruiting PHASE1 Menopause

New treatment option for Menopause

Official title Affect of Duavive on Mood & Anxiety Symptoms

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04478305

What this study is testing

What is Duavive 0.45Mg-20Mg Tablet?

Duavive 0.45Mg-20Mg Tablet is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for menopause.

Also referred to as Duavive.

Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.

What it's testing
This study evaluates the impact of conjugated estrogens/ bazedoxifene (CE/ BZA) on the mood (depression and anxiety) in peri- and early menopausal women.
  • Phase 1: an early, usually small safety study
  • Time commitment: about 16 weeks

A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

Ages 45 to 60, women only

You may be able to join if

  • Females between 45-60 years of age
  • Able to communicate in English
  • In perimenopause as defined by World Health Organization (WHO) Stages of Reproductive Aging Workshop (STRAW) criteria, OR in early menopause (within...
  • Suffering from Depressive symptoms (10+ on CES-D-10) AND/OR anxiety symptoms (10+ on GAD-7)

You likely can't join if

  • Personal history of breast/ ovarian/ endometrial cancer/ endometrial hyperplasia.
  • Abnormal uterine bleeding that has not been adequately investigated.
  • Active or past venous or arterial thromboembolic disease (deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, stroke, myocardial infarction, coronary heart...
  • Active liver disease.
  • Known protein C, protein S, or antithrombin deficiency or other known thrombophilic disorders.
  • Known or suspected pregnancy, women who may become pregnant, and nursing mothers
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • Females between 45-60 years of age
  • Able to communicate in English
  • In perimenopause as defined by World Health Organization (WHO) Stages of Reproductive Aging Workshop (STRAW) criteria, OR in early menopause (within 10 years of final menstrual period)
  • Suffering from Depressive symptoms (10+ on CES-D-10) AND/OR anxiety symptoms (10+ on GAD-7)
What rules you out
  • Personal history of breast/ ovarian/ endometrial cancer/ endometrial hyperplasia.
  • Abnormal uterine bleeding that has not been adequately investigated.
  • Active or past venous or arterial thromboembolic disease (deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, stroke, myocardial infarction, coronary heart disease).
  • Active liver disease.
  • Known protein C, protein S, or antithrombin deficiency or other known thrombophilic disorders.
  • Known or suspected pregnancy, women who may become pregnant, and nursing mothers
  • Partial or complete loss of vision due to ophthalmic vascular disease.
  • Uncontrolled hypertension (Systolic blood pressure \>160mm Hg and/ or diastolic blood pressure \>95 mm Hg)
  • Endocrine disease (other than thyroid disease) that may adversely affect mood (i.e., Cushing's disease, Addison's disease). For women with abnormal TSH, it will be corrected in advance of trial initiation.
  • Active serious suicidal ideation with intent.
  • Symptoms of active psychosis.
  • Daily use of antidepressive medication.
  • Use of other psychoactive or centrally acting medications within 2 weeks before study screening.
  • Known hypersensitivity to either CE or BZA.

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.

How long does this study last?

The study runs about 16 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling female, 45 years to 60 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.