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Endometriosis and Microvascular Dysfunction; Simvastatin and Duavee
Led by Penn State University · Updated on 2024-11-05
28
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
160 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
P
Penn State University
Lead Sponsor
T
The John B. Pierce Laboratory
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Purpose: To determine the effects of SERM and simvastatin interventions on endothelial dysfunction in women with endometriosis. Hypothesis: Treatment with the SERM (bazedoxifene + conjugated estrogen) or with simvastatin will decrease systemic inflammation and improve specific measures of cardiovascular function including endothelium-dependent vasodilation.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Endometriosis and Microvascular Dysfunction; Simvastatin and Duavee
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Women aged 18 to 45 years with endometriosis diagnosed by laparoscopy within the past 10 years
- Use of Tylenol allowed for acute pain
- Use of intrauterine devices (copper or levonorgestrel) allowed
You will not qualify if you...
- Use of nicotine products such as smoking or chewing tobacco
- Diabetes with HbA1C greater than 6.5%
- Blood pressure above 140/90 mmHg
- Use of medications affecting peripheral vascular control (e.g., insulin sensitizers, cardiovascular drugs)
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Use of illicit or recreational drugs
- Abnormal liver function
- Skin disorders or allergies including rash and pigmentation disorders
- Diagnosed or suspected metabolic or cardiovascular disease
- Persistent unexplained high serum transaminases
- Known allergy to latex or study substances
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
The John B. Pierce Laboratory
New Haven, Connecticut, United States, 06519
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
L
Lacy M Alexander, PhD
CONTACT
S
Susan K Slimak, RN
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Number of Arms
2
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