Status:

UNKNOWN

Investigating the Endocrine-metabolic-immunological Axis During the Female Menstrual Cycle by Functional Genomics

Lead Sponsor:

University of Bonn

Collaborating Sponsors:

University Hospital, Bonn

Radboud University Medical Center

Conditions:

Menstrual Cycle

Eligibility:

All Genders

20-30 years

Brief Summary

As there are fluctuations in the hormonal balance during the menstrual cycle, it is assumed that due to the interaction between the hormonal system and the immune system, some diseases might be worsen...

Detailed Description

Within the menstrual cycle there are strong hormonal fluctuations. Therefore, it is obvious that the interaction between the endocrine system and the immune system play an important role in the progre...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Women or men
  • Age between 20 and 30 years
  • BMI: 18,5 - 25 kg/m2
  • Written informed consent to participate in the study
  • if applicable: Regular menstruation in the last 6 months
  • if applicable: Cycle length between 21 and 35 days for each cycle in the last 6 months (self-reported).

Exclusion

  • Smoking
  • Mental illness
  • Chronic illnesses
  • Antibiotic therapy 3 weeks before the start of the study
  • Alcohol, medication and/or drug abuse (BTMG-liable or other psychotropic substances)
  • Participation in another clinical study at the same time or within the last 30 days
  • Hospitalization in the last 3 months
  • Inflammatory condition in the last 30 days or during the course of the study
  • Other exclusion criteria at the discretion of the physician/investigator
  • History of infection with SARS-CoV2 before or during the study period
  • Regular physical activity with very high intensity (athletes)
  • Coagulation disorders
  • Planning a restrictive diet for weight loss or medical reasons in the next 3 months
  • Gastrointestinal disease associated with malabsorption (e.g., Crohn's disease)
  • Whole blood donation within the last 3 months (women) or last 2 months (men)
  • Known infertility
  • Infection with Chlamydia in the past
  • if applicable: Pregnancy, lactation
  • if applicable: Use of any contraceptive (hormonal or chemical contraception) within and during the 6 months prior to study entry. An exception are mechanical contraceptives such as condoms
  • if applicable: planning pregnancy in the next 3 months
  • if applicable: attempted conception in the past 6 months
  • if applicable: smear test with abnormal findings in the past 6 months (without subsequent abnormal findings)
  • if applicable: untreated gynecological infection or of the urogenital tract in the last 6 months
  • if applicable: gynecological surgery in the last 12 months
  • if applicable: current or past other gynecologic complaints

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 3 2021

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

June 15 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06072391

Start Date

November 3 2021

End Date

June 15 2024

Last Update

October 10 2023

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Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn

Bonn, Germany, 53115