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Lupus drug may harm ovaries – could a hormone shot help?

NCT ID NCT05567198

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study surveys women under 40 with lupus who are starting cyclophosphamide, a drug that can damage ovaries and cause infertility. Some received an additional drug called GnRHa to protect their ovaries. Researchers will compare menstrual health and fertility between those who got GnRHa and those who did not, using questionnaires and medical records. The goal is to see if GnRHa really helps preserve ovarian function.

What this could mean

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Active substance
gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a way to preserve fertility in women with lupus who need cyclophosphamide.
What could go wrong
This is an observational survey, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 100 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2023

Expected to finish

May 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government research agency

The lead sponsor is the US National Institutes of Health.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

This is a single-site study which will include women with SLE (diagnosed according to the revised American College of Rheumatology criteria). The participants will be stratified in 3 groups: Group 1: SLE patients receiving CYC alone, Group 2: SLE patients receiving both CYC and leuprolide acetate (GnRH-a), Group 3: Control subjects, Age-matched female SLE patients without a history of reproductive disorders. The subjects screening and retrospective data collection and will be performed by searching electronic medical records for SLE patients treated under SLE Natural History and Pathogenesis Study (Protocol # 94-AR-0066) at the NIH Clinical Center. This protocol and protocol # 94-AR-0066 are under the same PI.

Ages

18 to 120 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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* 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.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

nephritis systemic lupus erythematosus primary ovarian failure prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)

    RECRUITING

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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