Evaluating the effectiveness of GnRHa for ovarian protection in women with lupus undergoing cyclophosphamide treatment
Official title: Efficacy of Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone Agonist (GnRHa) in Ovarian Preservation in SLE Subjects Receiving Cyclophosphamide as Determined by Questionnaires
Run by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) · NCT05567198 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether a hormone treatment can help protect the ovaries of women under 40 with lupus who are getting chemotherapy.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 120 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) NIH |
| Drugs / interventions | cyclophosphamide |
| Locations | 1 site (Bethesda, Maryland) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 3, 2023 |
| Main results expected | May 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | May 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | November 10, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05567198 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are women under 40 years old with SLE who are starting CYC treatment.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients over 40 years old or those with a history of reproductive disorders or infertility may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the effectiveness of Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone Agonist (GnRHa) in preserving ovarian function in women under 40 years old with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) who are receiving cyclophosphamide (CYC) treatment. Participants will complete a one-time survey regarding their menstrual cycle and reproductive history, while also allowing for retrospective data collection from medical records. The study will compare ovarian function between those who received GnRHa alongside CYC and those who did not, providing insights into the protective effects of GnRHa during CYC therapy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help identify effective strategies to preserve fertility in young women with lupus undergoing chemotherapy.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of GnRHa for ovarian protection is suggested, there is limited data supporting its effectiveness, making this study a potentially novel approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
* ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: * INCLUSION CRITERIA: Group 1: SLE patients receiving CYC alone SLE females \<40 years at the beginning of CYC treatment without GnRH-a cotreatment. -EXCLUSION CRITERIA: Group 1: SLE patients receiving CYC alone Females \>40 years at the beginning of CYC treatment; any females with a prior history of reproductive disorders, infertility, or untreated sexually transmitted infections (STIs). -INCLUSION CRITERIA: Group 2: SLE patients receiving both CYC and leuprolide acetate (GnRH-a). Leuprolide acetate was injected at a dose of either 3.75 mg/month or 11.25mg/every 3 months. SLE females \<40 years at the beginning of CYC treatment with GnRH-a cotreatment. -EXCLUSION CRITERIA: Group 2: SLE patients receiving both CYC and leuprolide acetate (GnRH-a). Leuprolide acetate was injected at a dose of either 3.75 mg/month or 11.25mg/every 3 months. Females \>40 years at the beginning of CYC treatment; any females with a prior history of reproductive disorders, infertility, or untreated STIs. -Group: Control subjects. Age-matched female SLE patients without a history of reproductive disorders, infertility, or untreated STIs, who have not received CYC either with or without GnRH-a.
Where it's running
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National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Bethesda, Maryland, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sarfaraz A Hasni, M.D. — National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
- Study coordinator: Sarfaraz A Hasni, M.D.
- Email: hasnisa@mail.nih.gov
- Phone: (301) 451-1599
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.