drugset / Trial / NCT01846728
Effects of Estrogen Deficiency on Energy Expenditure
Completed
6 enrolled
University of Colorado, Denver
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) · collab
NaSingle-groupOpen-labelOther
Summary
Menopause is associated with weight gain, but the reasons why are not clear. In this study, the investigators will determine if reducing estrogen levels causes a decrease in the ability of the body to produce heat. If so, this would suggest this is one way that menopause may cause weight gain.
Timeline
- Start
- 2013-04
- Primary completion
- 2015-10
- Completion
- 2016-10
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Leuprolide | Other / unclassified | — | — |