CompletedNot Applicable

A Survey About Hot Flashes in Women Going Through the Menopause

United Kingdom2,176 participantsStarted 2021-11-04

Plain-language summary

This study is an online survey of women in and around menopause with moderate to severe hot flashes. Menopause, a normal part of life, is a time after a woman's last period. Hot flashes often occur during menopause. They can disrupt a woman's daily life. This study is about collecting information only. There will be no treatment in this study. This study will provide information about how many women have moderate to severe hot flashes in menopause. It will also provide details on women's experiences with hot flashes. Women from Brazil, Canada, Nordic Europe, and Mexico will take part in this study. The women in this study will already be taking part in consumer panels. Women will be contacted based on their age. They will be asked if they would like to take part in this study. Firstly, the women will answer questions about whether they are in menopause or are getting close to menopause. They will also be asked how severe their hot flashes are. From their answers, some women will be asked to complete an online survey. These will be women who are in menopause and have moderate to severe hot flashes. They will provide more details about how hot flashes have impacted their lives. Also, they will answer questions on how hot flashes affect their quality of life. Finally, they will answer questions about their experiences when they visited their doctor about their hot flashes.

Who can participate

Age range

40 Years – 65 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria (primary outcome measure): \- Post-menopausal women Inclusion Criteria (secondary outcome measure): * Women currently experiencing, or have experienced in the last month, moderate to severe VMS symptoms (i.e. minimum of 1 moderate to severe hot flushes per day over the last month) * Peri-menopausal and post-menopausal women Exclusion Criteria (primary outcome measure): * Women with current breast cancer treatment * Women treated with anti-estrogens, aromatase inhibitors or Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists/antagonists for cancer or any other medical condition. Additional exclusion criterion for secondary outcome measures will be: \- Mild VMS symptoms only

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Prevalence of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms (VMS) in post-menopausal women

Timeframe: 1 day (once through survey)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05083884

SponsorAstellas Pharma Europe Ltd.

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2022-01-17

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