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NCT number NCT04190927
Other study ID # WHN 13/13
Secondary ID 19-71ix
Status Not yet recruiting
Phase Phase 4
First received
Last updated
Start date June 1, 2020
Est. completion date August 1, 2023

Study information

Verified date March 2020
Source Women's Hormone Network
Contact Julie Taguchi, MD
Phone 805 879-0670
Email jtaguchi@womenshormonenetwork.org
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

This is a three-year, prospective, observational study looking at the benefits of rhythmically dosed, bio-identical hormones compounded in a carrier cream in 100 symptomatic peri and postmenopausal women. This study will measure changes in cognition, mood, quality of life, endocrine health, bone mineral density, and reduction of the symptoms of menopause and any adverse effects. The objectives of this study are to show that rhythmic dosing of bio-identical hormones that mimic a menstrual cycle, are possible, and may be more beneficial and have fewer side effects than the current standard of care for treating the symptoms of menopause.


Description:

"Bio-identical" hormones, which are compounded plant-based hormones synthesized into structurally similar to human estradiol and progesterone molecules, became popular in 2004 by celebrity, Suzanne Somers, who let women know there were natural alternatives to the drugs with hormone-like activity. Compounding hormones makes it easy to make dose adjustments in order to manage symptoms. Using this form of hormone delivery, it is possible to try and replicate a normal physiological reproductive pattern of replacement akin to thyroid replacement, etc. Current short-term studies with bio- identical transdermal estradiol and progesterone have not supported increased breast cancer or other issues such as venous thrombosis7. Even the WHI stated that the increase in breast cancer was due to stimulation of cancers already present.

This study of bio-identical physiologic restoration and dosing of estradiol, testosterone and cyclical transdermal progesterone attempts to replicate the reproductive hormone patterns and levels of a premenopausal woman. This dosing schedule has higher doses and levels than current standard estradiol and progesterone hormone therapy for post menopause women. Research shows that the estradiol peak of a menstrual cycle has an impact on cell signaling and receptor response. For example, TP53, the gene major tumor suppressor gene is under estrogen and progesterone control. At the peaks of estradiol and progesterone, TP53 is up regulated conferring cellular protection against mutations8-14.

Physiologic Restoration (PR) with bio-identical rhythmic dosing was originally developed by S.T. Wiley, who developed a template of hormone doses over time and was meant to be adjusted to the individual women depending on their symptoms and, absorption, metabolism, and response to the program. This study will utilize this concept with some improvements to the original proposed template (Sex, Lies, and Menopause, 2004). This regimen has been in national clinical practice since 2004 and has not been formally studied until now. There is unpublished observational data from Dr. Taguchi's high risk population of oncology patients (Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital IRB# 19-71ix) showing that PR is feasible and manages menopause symptoms well without seemingly more adverse effects and better sense of well being and excellent reversal or improvement of osteoporosis.


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Not yet recruiting
Enrollment 100
Est. completion date August 1, 2023
Est. primary completion date June 1, 2023
Accepts healthy volunteers Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Gender Female
Age group N/A and older
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria:

1. Symptomatic perimenopausal or menopausal women as determined by symptoms, history, or labs that confirm menopause status.

2. Any women interested in physiologic restoration for HRT replacement.

3. Women with a history of breast, endometrial or ovarian cancer who are seeking HRT regardless of their diagnosis and recommendations not to have HRT. They must understand the risk and give informed dissent.

4. Hysterectomy.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Women who are pregnant and or breastfeeding.

2. Women who may be allergic to the base used for compounding.

3. Previous recent (< 12 months) rhythmic dosing hormone protocol.

Study Design


Intervention

Biological:
Compounded topical estradiol and compounded topical progesterone in a carrier cream
Apply topical compounded estradiol and progesterone in the amount prescribed twice daily for each day of the 28 day lunar or menstrual cycle. Repeat each cycle month. Make note of any AE's so that modifications in dosing can be made.

Locations

Country Name City State
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Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
Women's Hormone Network

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Change in Symptoms of Menopause Measure changes in hormone levels and blood chemistry, assess changes in mood and cognitive function, measure changes in brain structure 36 months
Primary Compliance of this HRT Regimen Measure compliance of patients on this specific HRT regimen 36 months
Primary Change in Bone Mineral Density Bone Mineral Density will be monitored for changes 36 months
Secondary Incidence of adverse effects Measure incidence of cancer, embolism, coronary artery disease and stroke 36 months
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