Status:

COMPLETED

Healthy Transitions: Menopause Effect on Obesity, Energy Balance, and Insulin

Lead Sponsor:

Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Conditions:

Menopause

Eligibility:

FEMALE

47-52 years

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of menopause on obesity, energy balance, and insulin in postmenopausal, obese women.

Detailed Description

The effect of menopause on body composition and cardiovascular risk in healthy caucasian women has been the subject of much study. In contrast, there are few data available on menopause in African-Ame...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age 47-52 yr, at time of enrollment
  • Body Mass Index 25-40
  • Normal oral glucose tolerance test by National Diabetes Data Group criteria
  • Premenopausal, defined by FSH levels \<30mIU/ml and at least 5 menstrual periods in the last 6 months
  • Able to confirm ethnic heritage of past 2 generations in family

Exclusion

  • hypertension or hypercholesterolemia requiring medication
  • regular use of medications that influence glucose tolerance
  • use of oral contraceptives within the past 6 months
  • history of myocardial infarction or significant coronary vascular disease or stroke
  • history of endocrine, kidney, or liver disease or malignancy
  • any psychopathology, including eating disorders, substance abuse, and major depression
  • unable to complete longitudinal study commitment, including anticipating moving out of the area within the next 5 years.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 1 1998

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 1 2007

Estimated Enrollment :

160 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00412269

Start Date

February 1 1998

End Date

March 1 2007

Last Update

January 25 2016

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Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States, 70808