COMPASS - COpenhagen MenoPAuSe Study
During menopause, estrogen levels drop while the level of another hormone - LH (luteinizing hormone) substantially increases. This hormonal shift is linked to bone Loss and other complications. Estrogen therapy can help, but some women avoid it due to the increased risk of blood clots and cancer. This project will inve
| Condition(s) | Menopausal Osteoporosis, Bone Markers |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | During menopause, estrogen levels drop while the level of another hormone - LH (luteinizing hormone) substantially increases. This hormonal shift is linked to bone Loss and other complications. Estrogen therapy can help, but some women avoid it due to the increased risk of blood clots and cancer. This project will investigate whether blocking LH could offer a safe alternative to alleviate symptoms and complications of menopause since it is known from previous research that high LH levels contribute to both bone deterioration and metabolic issues. The goal is to explore new treatment options that can improve health and quality of life for women both during and after menopause. This randomized clinical trial is a single center, sponsor-investigator-initiated single-blinded 8 weeks clinical t |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * Women \>40 years and ≤65 at screening visit * A body mass index between 18-35 * Confirmed menopause * Method 1 * Spontaneous amenorrhea for ≥12 consecutive months * Negative urine hCG test * Method 2 * Spontaneous amenorrhea for ≥6 months * FSH \>30 mIU/L * Negative urine hCG test * Moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms (VMS) * Within the 7 days prior to randomization, participants must report ≥ 14 moderate to severe VMS per week Exclusion Criteria: * Current or previous hormone replacement therapy (HRT) * Vaginal estradiol/vaginal inserts (e.g. Vagifem®) can be used, but will have to be pause 2 weeks prior to randomization and throughout the study period * Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) can be used by participants, but must be paused 6 weeks prior to inclusion. * C |
| Ages | 40 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Lead sponsor | Martin Blomberg Jensen |
| Locations | Herlev, Denmark |
| Start date | 2025-10-02 |
| NCT ID | NCT07254429 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07254429 |