New treatment option for Menopause
Official title Role of Menopause in Thermoregulation
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06798571
What this study is testing
What is Elagolix Oral Tablet?
Elagolix Oral Tablet is an investigational medicine, given as a pill taken by mouth, being studied as a potential treatment for menopause.
Also referred to as Orilissa.
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
- The frequency and severity of heat waves has increased in the last decades. Older adults (over 65 years) have impaired responses to heat stress making them at increased risk for adverse events.
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 42 to 64, women only. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Women ages 42-64
You likely can't join if
- Chron's disease, diverticulitis, or similar gastrointestinal disease
- Abnormal resting exercise electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Tobacco use
- High-risk determined by the Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Risk Factor
- Assessment
- Using hormone therapy
See the full eligibility criteria
- Women ages 42-64
- Chron's disease, diverticulitis, or similar gastrointestinal disease
- Abnormal resting exercise electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Tobacco use
- High-risk determined by the Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Risk Factor
- Assessment
- Using hormone therapy
- Using hormonal contraceptives
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- University Park, Pennsylvania, United States
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, 42 years to 64 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include University Park, Pennsylvania, United States. 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.