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New treatment option for Turner Syndrome
Official title Determining Dose Equivalence Between Oral and Transdermal Estrogen Treatment in Women With Turner Syndrome
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06544473
What this study is testing
What is 17-beta estradiol?
17-beta estradiol is an investigational medicine, given as an infusion into a vein, being studied as a potential treatment for turner syndrome.
Also referred to as Estrofem.
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 5-week, phase IV randomized crossover trial aims to compare the effects of oral versus transdermal estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) in women with Turner syndrome (TS). The objective is to establish the equipotency between the two estradiol regimens by evaluating various estradiol-dependent surrogate markers.
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 50, women only
You may be able to join if
- Diagnosis of TS regardless of karyotype
- Age 18-50 years
- Already receiving estrogen treatment
You likely can't join if
- Active systemic chronic diseases
- Known or suspected breast cancer
- Known or suspected estradiol-dependent tumors (endometrial cancer or similar)
- Untreated endometrial hyperplasia
- Current or previous venous thromboembolism
- Acute or previous liver disease where liver enzymes are still elevated by a factor 3 or more
See the full eligibility criteria
- Diagnosis of TS regardless of karyotype
- Age 18-50 years
- Already receiving estrogen treatment
- Active systemic chronic diseases
- Known or suspected breast cancer
- Known or suspected estradiol-dependent tumors (endometrial cancer or similar)
- Untreated endometrial hyperplasia
- Current or previous venous thromboembolism
- Acute or previous liver disease where liver enzymes are still elevated by a factor 3 or more
- Known hypersensitivity to the medications used
- Pregnancy
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Aarhus, Aarhus N, Denmark
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 listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years to 50 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Aarhus, Aarhus N, Denmark. 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.