Hormonal showdown: which treatment tames heavy periods in bleeding disorders?
NCT ID NCT05916469
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 300 teens and young adults (ages 10-24) with inherited bleeding disorders who choose either a levonorgestrel IUD or norethindrone acetate pills for heavy menstrual bleeding. Researchers will track bleeding patterns, satisfaction, and quality of life over six months to see which option works better. The goal is to provide clear guidance on managing heavy periods in this population.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUD) and norethindrone acetate (NETA)
- What this could lead to
- If this study succeeds, it could help doctors choose the best hormonal treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding in young people with bleeding disorders, improving their quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a randomized trial, so results may be less definitive. The study is also relatively small and focused on a specific age group, so findings may not apply to everyone.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 300 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2029
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adolescents and young adults ages 10-24 with and without a heritable bleeding disorder who receive medical care for heavy menstrual bleeding at a participating U.S. clinical site. All clinical sites participate in a national consortium of interdisciplinary hematology-gynecology clinics.
- Ages
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10 to 24 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Post-menarcheal * Ages 10-24 * Decision to initiate a trial of progestin therapy with either LNG-IUD or NETA * Able to provide assent and written informed consent by one parent (ages \<18) or written informed consent (age 18+) * Must meet trial criteria for heavy menstrual bleeding * Must meet trial criteria for a bleeding disorder or have minimum workup to rule out bleeding disorder Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or seeking pregnancy
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The study's own enquiry address
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The places running it
9 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Locations
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Children's Mercy
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGKansas City, Missouri, 64108, United States
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Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGAurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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Emory
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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Oregon Health & Science University
RECRUITINGPortland, Oregon, 97239, United States
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Penn State Health
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGHershey, Pennsylvania, 17003, United States
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Seattle Children's Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGSeattle, Washington, 98105, United States
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Stanford
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGPalo Alto, California, 94304, United States
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University of Michigan Medicine
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGAnn Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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University of Washington
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGSeattle, Washington, 98101, United States
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