Lupus drug may harm fertility – can a hormone shot save it?
NCT ID NCT05567198
First seen Apr 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study surveys women under 40 with lupus who are starting a chemotherapy-like drug called cyclophosphamide, which can damage ovaries and cause early menopause. Some of these women also received a hormone drug called GnRHa to protect their ovaries. Researchers will compare the two groups to see if GnRHa helps preserve ovarian function and fertility. The study uses questionnaires and medical records, not new treatments.
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National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa)
What this could lead to
If this study shows GnRHa helps preserve ovarian function, it could lead to better fertility protection for women with lupus who need cyclophosphamide.
What could go wrong
This is an observational survey, not a controlled trial, so it can only suggest associations, not prove cause and effect. Results depend on accurate self-reporting and medical records.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.