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Reproductive Axis Maturation in the Early Post-Menarchal Years

Study Overview

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Description

Background: Most adult women with irregular periods of unknown cause report symptoms dating back to early adolescence. This study aims to learn how girls' periods change in the 2 years after their first period. We are also looking at girls who may have a condition called PCOS. This will help researchers learn what healthy puberty looks like and how they can spot signs of hormone problems early on. Objective: To learn how long it takes girls to develop regular menstrual cycles after their first period. Eligibility: Healthy girls ages 8-14 who either (1) haven't had their first period but show signs of puberty, such as breast development and hair in the genital area; or (2) had their first period in the past 6 months Girls at risk for PCOS age 8-14 who have a mom or sister with PCOS Girls with irregular menstrual cycles age 11-17.5 To compare with the girls, we are looking at women \>=18-34 years old with PCOS, Healthy women \>= 18-34 years old without PCOS, and Mothers of pediatric participants age 18-65 Design: Both parents or guardians must allow their daughter to participate. They must attend all study visits with her. Participants will first be screened by phone. Those who qualify will be screened in person. They will have a physical exam. They will give blood and urine samples. They will have an ultrasound of their abdomen. They will fill out questionnaires. They will sit in a BOD POD for 6 minutes: This is an egg- shaped machine that takes body measurements. They have the option to provide DNA samples. Participants will have sets of visits at home or at the clinic about every 6 months. The number of visits in each set will depend on their menstrual cycle. Then they will have a final visit. Visits will include repeats of the screening tests. There are additional parts that participants may choose to be involved in depending on how involved they want to be. At home, participants will collect their urine daily to measure hormones. They will keep a diary of their periods. Adults: Women with known PCOS will complete the same Screening Visit as the girls and will collect dried urine specimens at home for 8 weeks; The Healthy control women group will complete the same Screening Visit as the girls and collect dried urine specimens at home for 2 menstrual cycles; The Mothers of pediatric participants group will complete a Screening Visit (informed consent, urine pregnancy test) and collect vaginal swab specimens at home for 2 menstrual cycles (approx. 8 weeks).

Official Title

Reproductive Axis Maturation in the Early Post-Menarchal Years: A Pilot Study

Quick Facts

Study Start:2019-12-19
Study Completion:2029-07-01
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT03986021

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:8 Years to 65 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:FEMALE
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:Yes
Standard Ages:CHILD, ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Age 8-14.5 years old
  2. * Healthy weight, defined as having a body weight \>85% of expected (EBW) and a body mass index (BMI) \<99th percentile
  3. * Some breast development
  4. * Pre-menarche
  1. * Taking or planning to take medications that affect reproductive hormones in the next 2 to 3 years (e.g. birth control pills, biotin supplements).
  2. * Planning to move more than 60 miles from the CRU within the next 2 to 3 years
  3. * Chronic medical condition, including but not limited to diabetes mellitus, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, inflammatory bowel disease, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus.
  4. * First-degree relative with polycystic ovarian syndrome, premature ovarian insufficiency, hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, or other pubertal development disorder
  5. * Excessive exercise (defined as running \>20 miles per week or its equivalent)
  6. * Pregnancy

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

NIEHS Join A Study Recruitment Group
CONTACT
(855) 696-4347
myniehs@nih.gov
Natalie D Shaw, M.D.
CONTACT
(984) 287-3716
natalie.shaw@nih.gov

Principal Investigator

Natalie D Shaw, M.D.
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)

Study Locations (Sites)

NIEHS Clinical Research Unit (CRU)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, 27709
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)

  • Natalie D Shaw, M.D., PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2019-12-19
Study Completion Date2029-07-01

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2019-12-19
Study Completion Date2029-07-01

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • Menarche
  • Adolescent
  • Physiology
  • Hormones
  • Natural History

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Reproductive Physiological Processes
  • Pediatrics
  • Adolescent Health
  • Adolescent Development