Can your body clock predict return of periods after chemo?

NCT ID NCT05007834

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows 50 women aged 25-35 who lost their periods after breast cancer chemotherapy. Researchers will measure blood markers, physical activity, and sleep patterns to see if these factors are linked to when menstruation returns. The goal is to better understand why some women recover ovarian function quickly while others do not.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors better predict which women will recover ovarian function after chemotherapy, guiding fertility counseling.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study (50 participants) that only looks for associations, not a treatment. Results may not apply to other chemotherapy regimens or age groups.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 50 people

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Started

Feb 2022

Expected to finish

Jun 2026

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Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Women with a chemotherapy-induced (CIA) amenorrhea who asked for post-cancer fertility follow-up at the University Hospital of Lille, France.

Ages

25 to 35 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women with a chemotherapy-induced (CIA) amenorrhea who asked for post-cancer fertility follow-up at the University Hospital of Lille, France. * Women between 25 to 35 years age at inclusion * Chemotherapy protocol: FEC 100 (3 cycles) + docetaxel (3 cycles Exclusion Criteria: * Women without CIA * Women who refuse to participate in the study * Women older than 35 years at inclusion * Women who received another chemotherapy protocol

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Locations

  • Hop Jeanne de Flandre Chu Lille

    RECRUITING

    Lille, France

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