Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 40 to 65 Women only

Hormone treatment for postmenopausal women and its effects on Alzheimer's disease

Official title: Hormone Replacement Trial Against ALzheimers' Disease

Run by University Hospital, Ghent · NCT04312399 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests if hormone replacement therapy can help postmenopausal women, with or without a history of breast cancer, by looking at its effects on dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages40 Years to 65 Years
SexWomen only
Enrollment600 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Ghent
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Ghent)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 17, 2018
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2027
Study endsDecember 31, 2028
Registry record updatedJanuary 27, 2025
Trial IDNCT04312399 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are postmenopausal women aged 40 to 65.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have been in menopause for longer than 10 years or have a history of certain medical conditions 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 trial investigates the effects of hormone replacement therapy on dementia in postmenopausal women. It aims to analyze the degradation products of amyloid in the cerebrospinal fluid and blood to understand the relationship between menopause and the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Participants will include postmenopausal women aged 40 to 65, both with and without a history of breast cancer. The study will involve blood sample collection to assess metabolic changes associated with hormonal therapy.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into how hormone replacement therapy may influence the risk or progression of Alzheimer's disease in postmenopausal women.

How similar studies have gone: While the relationship between hormone therapy and Alzheimer's disease is being explored, this specific approach focusing on postmenopausal women and amyloid degradation products is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* postmenopausal women
* 40 - 65 years

Exclusion Criteria:

* Longer than 10 years in menopause
* thyroid dysfunction
* hypertension
* medical history of psychiatric comorbidity
* Alcohol and/or drug abuse
* medical history of neurologic symptoms with cognitive symptoms

Where it's running

  • Ghent university hospital
    Ghent, Belgium
    Recruiting

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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.